Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.700 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.531 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.879) | Dinar 1.860 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (Dinar 1.048) | Dinar 0.955 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.667) | Dinar 1.631 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Dinar 3.235) | Dinar 0.583 | + 455% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.844) | Dinar 2.566 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (Dinar 2.161) | Dinar 1.285 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (Dinar 1.655) | Dinar 0.608 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (Dinar 2.703) | Dinar 5.873 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (Dinar 1.774) | Dinar 1.077 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (Dinar 1.018) | Dinar 0.448 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 152% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (Dinar 1,288) | Dinar 633 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 (Dinar 1,106) | Dinar 285 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 71 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 (Dinar 1,102) | Dinar 390 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (Dinar 982) | Dinar 224 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 26 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 18 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (Dinar 357) | Dinar 209 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 97 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.422 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 5.000 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 32 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 48 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 63 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 53 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 53% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (Dinar 19,274) | Dinar 18,921 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 (Dinar 0.996) | Dinar 0.841 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 37 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.105 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (Dinar 3.021) | Dinar 4.766 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 20 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.448) | Dinar 4.862 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dinar 3.147) | Dinar 2.846 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dinar 3.212) | Dinar 3.241 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (Dinar 1.698) | Dinar 1.234 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (Dinar 2.127) | Dinar 2.579 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 4.990 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 19 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 16 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (Dinar 135) | Dinar 33 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 36 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.788 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (Dinar 2.526) | Dinar 2.476 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.569) | Dinar 12 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (Dinar 426) | Dinar 350 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (Dinar 0.210) | Dinar 0.036 | + 479% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 41 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 3.031 | + 473% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.507
JOD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,400 prices entered by 166 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 65% more expensive than in Jordan
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