Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 110% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Shilling1,399) | Shilling551 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (Shilling976) | Shilling659 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Shilling598) | Shilling356 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (Shilling162) | Shilling100 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Shilling566) | Shilling197 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Shilling499) | Shilling104 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Shilling593) | Shilling564 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (Shilling333) | Shilling251 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (Shilling255) | Shilling92 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (Shilling417) | Shilling203 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Shilling1,522) | Shilling1,074 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (Shilling274) | Shilling162 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (Shilling157) | Shilling53 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 129% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (Shilling198,639) | Shilling112,926 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 (Shilling170,606) | Shilling60,166 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (Shilling22,717) | Shilling8,499 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 (Shilling169,996) | Shilling56,349 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (Shilling151,468) | Shilling23,281 | + 551% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (Shilling13,566) | Shilling4,266 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (Shilling5,854) | Shilling4,444 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (Shilling55,063) | Shilling45,255 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (Shilling19,863) | Shilling12,053 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (Shilling1,165) | Shilling1,479 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (Shilling2,083) | Shilling200 | + 941% | |
| Clothes | + 143% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 143% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (Shilling9,326) | Shilling2,726 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (Shilling4,878) | Shilling2,566 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (Shilling13,921) | Shilling5,150 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (Shilling19,022) | Shilling5,684 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 134% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (Shilling2,972,493) | Shilling1,597,110 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 (Shilling154) | Shilling111 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 (Shilling11,305) | Shilling3,548 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Shilling1,083) | Shilling210 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (Shilling466) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (Shilling4,823) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Shilling532) | Shilling343 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Shilling485) | Shilling225 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Shilling495) | Shilling650 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (Shilling262) | Shilling100 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (Shilling328) | Shilling60 | + 447% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (Shilling2,421) | Shilling300 | + 707% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 89% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (Shilling4,648) | Shilling1,957 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (Shilling2,898) | Shilling1,541 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (Shilling20,744) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (Shilling7,854) | Shilling4,202 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Shilling1,463) | Shilling784 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (Shilling390) | Shilling282 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (Shilling859) | Shilling253 | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (Shilling65,728) | Shilling37,703 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (Shilling32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (Shilling6,811) | Shilling5,348 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (Shilling2,679) | Shilling248 | + 980% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
78.164
KES
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,323 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 118% more expensive than in Kenya
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