Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €17 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€5.07) | €5.52 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (€1.57) | €1.48 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€7) | €3.71 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (€5.53) | €3.03 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.38) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (€2.68) | €2.27 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (€2.31) | €1.75 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.49) | €1.56 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€11) | €7 | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (€2.49) | €2.30 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (€1.82) | €1.74 | + 4% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (€2,273) | €1,937 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (€1,872) | €1,271 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (€110) | €198 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (€1,391) | €1,175 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (€1,227) | €797 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (€86) | €130 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (€50) | €26 | + 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (€315) | €335 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (€129) | €132 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (€18) | €11 | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (€78) | €77 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (€53) | €34 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (€104) | €90 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (€126) | €117 | + 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$41,100 (€22,947) | €30,879 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (€1.59) | €1.84 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (€106) | €37 | + 187% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (€5.54) | €10 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.79) | €10 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (€34) | €105 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €6 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (€2.99) | €4.20 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.39) | €3.51 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (€1.73) | €3.36 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (€2.23) | €2.90 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (€21) | €20 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Italy | ||||
New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (€39) | €39 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (€24) | €19 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (€101) | €78 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (€76) | €75 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €10 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (€3.32) | €1.81 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.39 | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (€852) | €830 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (€0.23) | €0.34 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (€41) | €56 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €6 | + 270% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,216 prices entered by 292 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Italy
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