- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 3% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.61) | €4.46 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.21) | €1.28 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.71) | €3.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.96 (€3.35) | €2.21 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.51) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.09) | €2.08 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (€1.86) | €1.36 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.94 (€3.34) | €1.38 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (€1.90) | €1.95 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (€1.14) | €1.24 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,677 (€1,504) | €1,288 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (€1,197) | €873 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (€185) | €135 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (€1,010) | €773 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (€765) | €531 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (€166) | €133 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€42) | €23 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (€336) | €396 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (€100) | €114 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.34) | €4.50 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€13) | €10 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 2% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (€57) | €86 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (€40) | €34 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (€90) | €92 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (€92) | €116 | - 20% | |
| 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$31,958 (€17,962) | €20,115 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (€1.20) | €1.51 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (€103) | €36 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 39% 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 (€3.71) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (€28) | €84 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.73) | €5.19 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (€3.24) | €3.60 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (€2.93) | €3.07 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (€1.79) | €2.32 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (€2.04) | €2.02 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€14) | €18 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€33) | €33 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€18) | €17 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (€94) | €67 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€57) | €64 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€9) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (€2.64) | €1.58 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.63) | €4.93 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (€402) | €454 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (€0.20) | €0.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$94 (€53) | €59 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €5.31 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Italy
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