Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Kuwait
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (Dinar 4.611) | Dinar 5.024 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (Dinar 3.145) | Dinar 1.980 | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (Dinar 1.699) | Dinar 1.562 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (Dinar 0.525) | Dinar 0.511 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (Dinar 2.196) | Dinar 0.718 | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (Dinar 1.852) | Dinar 0.592 | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Dinar 1.467) | Dinar 2.236 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (Dinar 0.896) | Dinar 0.871 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (Dinar 0.775) | Dinar 0.453 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (Dinar 1.168) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Dinar 3.774) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (Dinar 0.833) | Dinar 0.362 | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (Dinar 0.609) | Dinar 0.172 | + 253% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (Dinar 761) | Dinar 369 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (Dinar 627) | Dinar 422 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 306 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (Dinar 466) | Dinar 399 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 344 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 284 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 10 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 82 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 24 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (Dinar 3.616) | Dinar 3.128 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (Dinar 5.950) | Dinar 2.897 | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 20 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 29 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 28 | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 83% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (Dinar 7,688) | Dinar 12,421 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (Dinar 0.533) | Dinar 0.097 | + 451% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 15 | + 137% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 46% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (Dinar 1.856) | Dinar 1.873 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 4.032 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 29 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Dinar 1.353) | Dinar 2.011 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (Dinar 1.001) | Dinar 2.742 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Dinar 1.471) | Dinar 2.532 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (Dinar 0.579) | Dinar 0.607 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (Dinar 0.747) | Dinar 0.520 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.846 | + 48% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 20 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 31 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (Dinar 3.736) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (Dinar 1.113) | Dinar 1.886 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (Dinar 2.360) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (Dinar 285) | Dinar 135 | + 112% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (Dinar 0.076) | Dinar 0.041 | + 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.318 | + 221% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.18705
KWD
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Kuwait
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