Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.375 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.559) | Dinar 2.665 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.62 (Dinar 1.155) | Dinar 1.120 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (Dinar 4.031) | Dinar 1.606 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.686) | Dinar 0.611 | + 503% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (Dinar 3.858) | Dinar 3.323 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.77 (Dinar 2.105) | Dinar 1.349 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.54 (Dinar 1.565) | Dinar 0.529 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.48 (Dinar 2.419) | Dinar 3.595 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.65 (Dinar 1.611) | Dinar 1.066 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.80 (Dinar 1.238) | Dinar 0.279 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 145% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,710 (Dinar 1,639) | Dinar 646 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,875 (Dinar 1,270) | Dinar 358 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$250 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 56 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,404 (Dinar 1,062) | Dinar 485 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,964 (Dinar 867) | Dinar 236 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$189 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 29 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 16 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (Dinar 293) | Dinar 172 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (Dinar 100) | Dinar 103 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.986 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 5.061 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 49 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 54 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$168 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 62 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$211 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 59 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 48% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,966 (Dinar 16,767) | Dinar 21,803 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.76 (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 1.046 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$144 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 30 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| 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$12 (Dinar 5.108) | Dinar 2.699 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.299) | Dinar 8 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$70 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 21 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (Dinar 3.966) | Dinar 5.838 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dinar 2.795) | Dinar 2.893 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.269) | Dinar 3.658 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (Dinar 1.523) | Dinar 1.811 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (Dinar 1.916) | Dinar 2.135 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 7 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| New Zealand | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$74 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 32 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 19 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 41 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 49 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.53 (Dinar 2.443) | Dinar 3.742 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (Dinar 4.769) | Dinar 5.588 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (Dinar 403) | Dinar 273 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (Dinar 0.200) | Dinar 0.100 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 52 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 2.608 | + 540% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.44165
JOD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,839 prices entered by 160 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Jordan
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