- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.481) | Dinar 4.804 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.836) | Dinar 2.806 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (Dinar 1.008) | Dinar 1.166 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.336) | Dinar 2.188 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (Dinar 2.818) | Dinar 0.745 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.660) | Dinar 3.735 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.67 (Dinar 1.752) | Dinar 1.506 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (Dinar 1.660) | Dinar 0.774 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.90 (Dinar 2.817) | Dinar 3.313 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.32 (Dinar 1.583) | Dinar 1.124 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (Dinar 0.992) | Dinar 0.407 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 82% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,708 (Dinar 1,293) | Dinar 699 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (Dinar 988) | Dinar 414 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 111 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (Dinar 855) | Dinar 516 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (Dinar 627) | Dinar 300 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 57 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 19 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 256 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 89 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (Dinar 4.496) | Dinar 6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.480 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 64 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 52 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 82 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 76 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,886 (Dinar 15,221) | Dinar 21,746 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (Dinar 1.050) | Dinar 0.923 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 41 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (Dinar 5.518) | Dinar 3.190 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.201) | Dinar 7 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 26 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.904) | Dinar 3.186 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (Dinar 2.448) | Dinar 3.563 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (Dinar 2.580) | Dinar 3.314 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (Dinar 1.487) | Dinar 1.260 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (Dinar 1.799) | Dinar 3.023 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 7 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 0% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 31 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 23 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 50 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (Dinar 2.237) | Dinar 3.400 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (Dinar 4.501) | Dinar 5.159 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (Dinar 331) | Dinar 312 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (Dinar 0.168) | Dinar 0.094 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 81 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.442 | + 451% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.47735
JOD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,952 prices entered by 772 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Jordan
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