- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.85) | €4.32 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (€1.22) | €1.30 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.85) | €3.72 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€4.13) | €2.27 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.87) | €6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (€2.20) | €1.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (€2.02) | €1.33 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.95 (€2.91) | €1.31 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.41 (€2.00) | €2.04 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.28 (€1.34) | €1.21 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,704 (€1,586) | €1,348 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,160 (€1,267) | €887 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (€192) | €124 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,772 (€1,039) | €812 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,470 (€863) | €570 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (€159) | €112 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€43) | €23 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$634 (€372) | €372 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$216 (€127) | €117 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €4.62 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €10 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (€61) | €84 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (€45) | €35 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (€95) | €93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (€101) | €120 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 69% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,868 (€19,283) | €20,103 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (€1.18) | €1.49 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$167 (€98) | €35 | + 177% | |
| 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$15 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.07) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (€29) | €80 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.73) | €4.85 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.56) | €3.48 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (€3.18) | €3.56 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (€1.74) | €2.21 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (€2.03) | €1.99 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€15) | €18 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (€36) | €32 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€19) | €17 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$152 (€89) | €68 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (€57) | €63 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (€2.85) | €1.56 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.48) | €4.94 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$714 (€419) | €482 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (€0.27) | €0.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (€41) | €59 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €5.26 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Italy
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