- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€10) | €13 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.68) | €4.27 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (€1.22) | €1.27 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.84) | €3.87 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.58) | €2.20 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.46) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.75 (€2.18) | €2.04 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (€1.93) | €1.35 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.59 (€3.24) | €1.38 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.11 (€1.22) | €1.24 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,648 (€1,535) | €1,286 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (€1,235) | €868 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$319 (€185) | €127 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,848 (€1,071) | €795 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,415 (€820) | €552 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$286 (€166) | €117 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€43) | €23 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$613 (€356) | €390 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€115) | €114 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.91) | €4.65 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €10 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (€58) | €85 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (€50) | €34 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$159 (€92) | €91 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (€95) | €119 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 76% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,712 (€18,381) | €20,172 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (€1.21) | €1.50 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (€102) | €36 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.16) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (€29) | €80 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (€4.94) | €5.19 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (€3.30) | €3.52 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (€3.04) | €3.00 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (€1.75) | €2.26 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (€2.10) | €2.00 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€15) | €18 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (€36) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€19) | €17 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$182 (€105) | €69 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$105 (€61) | €62 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.77 (€2.77) | €1.57 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.66) | €4.87 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€410) | €475 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.25) | €0.24 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$99 (€57) | €61 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €5.29 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 28% more expensive than in Italy
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