Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (€12) | €17 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.86) | €5.23 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.46 (€1.37) | €1.44 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (€6) | €3.80 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€5.25) | €2.48 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (€5.51) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (€2.61) | €2.21 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (€2.26) | €1.80 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (€2.71) | €1.54 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (€2.29) | €2.21 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (€1.42) | €1.30 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (€2,003) | €1,184 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (€1,597) | €817 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (€113) | €159 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (€1,443) | €795 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (€1,080) | €666 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (€83) | €105 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (€42) | €22 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (€376) | €285 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (€163) | €141 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (€11) | €6 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (€19) | €11 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (€67) | €72 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (€53) | €37 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (€93) | €95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (€117) | €109 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,812 (€21,690) | €27,174 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.75 (€1.54) | €1.85 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$138 (€77) | €37 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.79) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (€35) | €86 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €5.40 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.50) | €3.72 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.36) | €3.27 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (€1.88) | €2.38 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (€2.25) | €2.45 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (€22) | €18 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$88 (€49) | €39 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (€21) | €17 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (€76) | €79 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (€70) | €78 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (€3.23) | €1.95 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€6) | €4.88 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (€714) | €686 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.24) | €0.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (€44) | €62 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (€22) | €5.62 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,224 prices entered by 325 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 28% more expensive than in Italy
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