- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| 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 (€4.91) | €4.30 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (€1.25) | €1.28 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.95) | €3.80 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €2.19 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.95) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.22) | €2.04 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (€2.07) | €1.34 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.28 (€3.16) | €1.31 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.45 (€2.06) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (€1.40) | €1.26 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,659 (€1,590) | €1,343 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,176 (€1,301) | €898 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$333 (€199) | €123 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,814 (€1,085) | €799 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,454 (€870) | €561 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$293 (€175) | €124 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (€44) | €23 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (€369) | €381 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (€124) | €121 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €4.73 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €10 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (€58) | €84 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (€46) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$155 (€93) | €90 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$170 (€102) | €119 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 74% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,356 (€19,354) | €20,211 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.05 (€1.23) | €1.49 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (€101) | €35 | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.37) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (€30) | €83 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.83) | €4.85 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (€3.34) | €3.47 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (€3.23) | €3.04 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.82) | €2.19 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.51 (€2.10) | €1.99 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€15) | €19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (€37) | €32 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€19) | €17 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$165 (€99) | €65 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€60) | €63 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (€2.89) | €1.57 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.65) | €4.96 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€424) | €481 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.26) | €0.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€42) | €59 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €5.27 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Italy
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