Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (Dinar 5.648) | Dinar 5.015 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.500) | Dinar 2.351 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (Dinar 0.974) | Dinar 1.041 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.284) | Dinar 1.786 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.18 (Dinar 2.428) | Dinar 0.532 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Dinar 2.975) | Dinar 3.385 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.03 (Dinar 1.890) | Dinar 1.163 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.43 (Dinar 1.608) | Dinar 0.694 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.45 (Dinar 2.085) | Dinar 3.217 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 1.032 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (Dinar 1.096) | Dinar 0.362 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 123% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,813 (Dinar 1,319) | Dinar 497 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,177 (Dinar 1,020) | Dinar 366 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$233 (Dinar 109) | Dinar 79 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,961 (Dinar 919) | Dinar 323 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,499 (Dinar 703) | Dinar 197 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$139 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 83 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 16 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$659 (Dinar 309) | Dinar 248 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$206 (Dinar 97) | Dinar 60 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (Dinar 5.931) | Dinar 5.580 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$113 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 61 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$78 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 48 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 78 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$183 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 63 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 60% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,352 (Dinar 14,697) | Dinar 18,759 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (Dinar 1.033) | Dinar 0.906 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$181 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 38 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.146 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 23 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.952) | Dinar 7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.071) | Dinar 2.914 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.089) | Dinar 3.173 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (Dinar 1.398) | Dinar 1.295 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.19 (Dinar 1.963) | Dinar 2.335 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 6 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 29 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$222 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 37 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$99 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 36 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (Dinar 2.334) | Dinar 2.576 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.762) | Dinar 5.470 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$703 (Dinar 329) | Dinar 426 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.39 (Dinar 0.182) | Dinar 0.047 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 67 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 2.326 | + 525% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.46876
JOD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,090 prices entered by 376 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in Jordan
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