- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.85) | €4.59 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.30) | €1.31 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.08) | €3.79 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.89 (€3.55) | €2.10 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.64) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.24) | €2.03 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.50 (€2.11) | €1.25 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.87 (€3.54) | €1.39 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (€2.01) | €1.94 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (€1.25) | €1.15 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,716 (€1,636) | €1,334 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,094 (€1,261) | €901 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$335 (€202) | €134 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (€1,079) | €813 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,324 (€798) | €546 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (€193) | €101 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (€43) | €24 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$593 (€357) | €389 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€117) | €114 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (€5.67) | €4.49 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €10 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 0% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (€63) | €83 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$67 (€40) | €33 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (€95) | €96 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (€96) | €118 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,882 (€19,808) | €21,657 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.17 (€1.31) | €1.54 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$174 (€105) | €35 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.10) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (€29) | €86 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.93) | €5.12 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (€3.01) | €3.64 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (€3.26) | €3.26 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (€1.88) | €2.19 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.59 (€2.16) | €2.02 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€16) | €18 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€20) | €17 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (€89) | €65 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (€62) | €68 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.71 (€2.84) | €1.62 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.86) | €5.13 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$680 (€409) | €457 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (€0.21) | €0.20 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (€41) | €64 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €5.37 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Italy
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