Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$26 (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.47) | €5.51 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (€1.21) | €1.49 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.36) | €4.29 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€3.96) | €3.61 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€4.51) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.55) | €2.45 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (€1.78) | €1.61 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.16) | €1.62 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.62 (€2.38) | €2.54 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.24 (€1.15) | €1.43 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,704) | €1,450 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,315) | €911 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€104) | €155 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,273) | €1,013 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€999) | €724 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€87) | €143 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€40) | €26 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€349) | €295 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€100) | €140 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$21 (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€20) | €10 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$143 (€73) | €84 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (€47) | €45 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (€106) | €95 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€100) | €123 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$48,326 (€24,840) | €28,261 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.43) | €1.77 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€83) | €35 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.57) | €15 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$69 (€36) | €106 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$12 (€6) | €5.64 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.91) | €3.89 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.29) | €3.54 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.56) | €2.04 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.69) | €1.73 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€18) | €18 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€33) | €41 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (€20) | €17 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€129) | €73 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (€58) | €62 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.69 (€2.93) | €2.56 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.15 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€604) | €677 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€36) | €51 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$42 (€22) | €5.84 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Italy
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