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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.40) | €4.41 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.05 (€1.21) | €1.22 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.14) | €3.43 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.17 (€3.07) | €2.03 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (€3.80) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.05 (€2.40) | €1.84 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.54 (€2.10) | €1.29 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.11 (€3.03) | €1.34 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €7 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.20 (€1.90) | €1.84 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.19 (€1.30) | €1.23 | + 6% | |
| 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$2,752 (€1,631) | €1,283 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,053 (€1,216) | €896 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$276 (€164) | €140 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,017 (€1,195) | €804 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,466 (€869) | €606 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$196 (€116) | €108 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (€43) | €25 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$719 (€426) | €346 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$241 (€143) | €108 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €4.83 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €10 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$121 (€72) | €82 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (€46) | €29 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (€96) | €88 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$186 (€110) | €117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,744 (€18,812) | €23,447 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (€1.30) | €1.56 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (€100) | €36 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.29) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (€30) | €75 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.93) | €4.39 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.87 (€3.48) | €3.11 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.71) | €2.76 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (€1.97) | €2.03 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.05 (€2.40) | €1.73 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$30 (€18) | €16 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (€34) | €36 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (€18) | €18 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$199 (€118) | €86 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (€56) | €65 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (€9) | €9 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.92 (€2.92) | €1.57 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.61) | €5.10 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$696 (€413) | €433 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (€0.22) | €0.17 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$64 (€38) | €62 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (€18) | €5.37 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Italy
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