Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$23 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.24) | €4.82 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.41 (€1.37) | €1.29 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (€4.58) | €3.78 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€4.75) | €2.50 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.72) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.17 (€2.38) | €2.29 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.06 (€1.74) | €1.67 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.57 (€2.61) | €1.30 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.38 (€1.93) | €1.80 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.70 (€1.54) | €1.32 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 44% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,159 (€1,800) | €1,345 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,603 (€1,484) | €887 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$280 (€160) | €194 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,258 (€1,287) | €855 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,821 (€1,038) | €608 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$208 (€119) | €134 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$77 (€44) | €25 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$762 (€434) | €354 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$304 (€174) | €120 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (€8) | €5.80 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (€16) | €10 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$122 (€69) | €73 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (€43) | €32 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (€92) | €83 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$215 (€122) | €115 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 76% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,523 (€21,957) | €25,215 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.83 (€1.61) | €1.84 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$182 (€104) | €36 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €11 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (€4.48) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (€34) | €71 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.50) | €5.50 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (€3.10) | €3.05 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (€4.05) | €3.16 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.46 (€1.97) | €1.88 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.14 (€2.36) | €2.00 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (€21) | €17 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 16% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (€40) | €39 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (€21) | €18 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$179 (€102) | €69 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$121 (€69) | €66 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.37 (€3.06) | €1.72 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.89) | €5.44 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$812 (€463) | €494 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (€0.24) | €0.20 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 (€41) | €48 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (€20) | €5.67 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,228 prices entered by 329 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Italy
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