Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 125% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (Shilling1,801) | Shilling624 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (Shilling1,253) | Shilling754 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (Shilling729) | Shilling379 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (Shilling219) | Shilling119 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (Shilling828) | Shilling226 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (Shilling764) | Shilling114 | + 571% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (Shilling784) | Shilling706 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (Shilling426) | Shilling275 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (Shilling313) | Shilling109 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (Shilling430) | Shilling236 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Shilling1,735) | Shilling1,461 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (Shilling338) | Shilling192 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (Shilling218) | Shilling59 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 130% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (Shilling318,508) | Shilling131,875 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (Shilling254,394) | Shilling56,145 | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (Shilling19,462) | Shilling15,047 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (Shilling216,960) | Shilling63,358 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (Shilling172,547) | Shilling23,400 | + 637% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (Shilling12,090) | Shilling8,455 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (Shilling6,971) | Shilling5,873 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (Shilling62,944) | Shilling43,137 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (Shilling23,292) | Shilling23,937 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Shilling1,198) | Shilling700 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (Shilling2,596) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 197% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 197% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (Shilling10,041) | Shilling2,095 | + 379% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (Shilling7,321) | Shilling2,759 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (Shilling14,673) | Shilling5,660 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (Shilling18,208) | Shilling5,773 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (Shilling3,164,195) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (Shilling234) | Shilling161 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (Shilling10,323) | Shilling4,100 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Shilling1,284) | Shilling178 | + 621% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (Shilling501) | Shilling320 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (Shilling5,787) | Shilling4,026 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Shilling697) | Shilling333 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Shilling550) | Shilling308 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Shilling660) | Shilling439 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (Shilling292) | Shilling100 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (Shilling380) | Shilling122 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (Shilling3,331) | Shilling1,306 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 179% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (Shilling5,930) | Shilling3,290 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (Shilling3,274) | Shilling1,586 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (Shilling12,711) | Shilling1,600 | + 694% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (Shilling10,728) | Shilling4,205 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Shilling1,656) | Shilling1,300 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (Shilling490) | Shilling295 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (Shilling907) | Shilling260 | + 249% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Shilling100,268) | Shilling26,546 | + 278% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (Shilling37) | Shilling4.09 | + 815% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Shilling5,870) | Shilling5,256 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (Shilling3,271) | Shilling306 | + 968% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
85.387
KES
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 134 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 125% more expensive than in Kenya
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