Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 13 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.889 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.656) | Dinar 3.628 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (Dinar 1.076) | Dinar 1.161 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (Dinar 4.971) | Dinar 2.191 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (Dinar 3.902) | Dinar 0.577 | + 576% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.317) | Dinar 2.920 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.76 (Dinar 2.057) | Dinar 1.430 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.03 (Dinar 1.743) | Dinar 0.587 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (Dinar 2.911) | Dinar 2.909 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (Dinar 1.917) | Dinar 1.360 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (Dinar 1.216) | Dinar 0.274 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,192 (Dinar 1,813) | Dinar 1,028 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,356 (Dinar 1,451) | Dinar 333 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 110 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,542 (Dinar 1,099) | Dinar 450 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (Dinar 951) | Dinar 250 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 29 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 25 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (Dinar 259) | Dinar 53 | + 385% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 103 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.986 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.000 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 43% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 58 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 24 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 50 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 69 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 101% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (Dinar 20,111) | Dinar 24,304 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (Dinar 1.200) | Dinar 0.950 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 25 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.246 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dinar 5.838 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (Dinar 2.463) | Dinar 3.750 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.432) | Dinar 4.208 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (Dinar 1.223) | Dinar 1.811 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 2.312 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 3.516 | + 368% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 50 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 41 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 30 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.000 | + 325% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.89 (Dinar 2.547) | Dinar 3.742 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (Dinar 5.511) | Dinar 4.602 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Dinar 508) | Dinar 350 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (Dinar 0.221) | Dinar 0.091 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 50 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 2.344 | + 642% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 773 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in Jordan
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