- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 12 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.456) | Dinar 4.902 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.894) | Dinar 3.048 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (Dinar 1.037) | Dinar 1.195 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.187) | Dinar 2.154 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.97 (Dinar 2.866) | Dinar 0.731 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.740) | Dinar 3.809 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.69 (Dinar 1.771) | Dinar 1.459 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (Dinar 1.657) | Dinar 0.765 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.82 (Dinar 2.794) | Dinar 3.098 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 17 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 1.000 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (Dinar 0.974) | Dinar 0.432 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,688 (Dinar 1,291) | Dinar 746 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (Dinar 1,005) | Dinar 419 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (Dinar 157) | Dinar 107 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (Dinar 845) | Dinar 512 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (Dinar 631) | Dinar 307 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 45 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 20 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (Dinar 278) | Dinar 254 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 83 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (Dinar 4.410) | Dinar 5.346 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 65 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 60 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 79 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 80 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (Dinar 15,725) | Dinar 21,746 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (Dinar 1.039) | Dinar 0.867 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 46 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.401) | Dinar 3.031 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.401) | Dinar 6 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 24 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Dinar 4.033) | Dinar 2.974 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (Dinar 2.457) | Dinar 3.568 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (Dinar 2.569) | Dinar 3.578 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (Dinar 1.438) | Dinar 1.167 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (Dinar 1.747) | Dinar 2.917 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 32 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 23 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 54 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (Dinar 2.238) | Dinar 3.682 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.763) | Dinar 5.382 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (Dinar 326) | Dinar 438 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (Dinar 0.178) | Dinar 0.088 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 77 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.397 | + 463% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.48039
JOD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,150 prices entered by 819 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Jordan
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