Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.24) | €4.22 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (€1.23) | €1.24 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (€4.50) | €3.49 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.58) | €2.07 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (€4.29) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.97 (€2.33) | €1.88 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.13 (€1.83) | €1.28 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.31 (€2.53) | €1.15 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €6 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (€1.89) | €1.86 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.95 (€1.14) | €1.22 | - 6% | |
| 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$2,746 (€1,610) | €1,293 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,261 (€1,326) | €894 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$275 (€162) | €120 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,043 (€1,198) | €870 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,776 (€1,041) | €607 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$172 (€101) | €93 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (€41) | €23 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (€355) | €375 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$233 (€136) | €118 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (€8) | €5.14 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (€16) | €11 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (€66) | €84 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$71 (€42) | €34 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (€101) | €86 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$223 (€131) | €116 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,431 (€20,780) | €23,229 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (€1.22) | €1.49 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$162 (€95) | €36 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€3.85) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (€31) | €81 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.66) | €5.60 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (€3.88) | €3.59 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.94 (€3.49) | €2.74 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.54 (€2.08) | €2.20 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.36 (€2.56) | €2.05 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (€20) | €18 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (€34) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (€22) | €18 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$224 (€131) | €84 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$111 (€65) | €62 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.17 (€3.03) | €1.50 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€6) | €4.98 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (€493) | €449 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (€0.43) | €0.19 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€42) | €55 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (€20) | €5.48 | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,086 prices entered by 446 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 31% more expensive than in Italy
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