Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Latvia
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 50% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
New Zealand | Latvia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €11 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (€9) | €6 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€5.07) | €3.54 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (€1.57) | €1.35 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€7) | €2.76 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (€5.53) | €4.09 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.38) | €5.52 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (€2.68) | €1.66 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (€2.31) | €0.69 | + 234% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.49) | €1.47 | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (€2.49) | €2.09 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (€1.82) | €1.08 | + 69% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 97% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
New Zealand | Latvia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (€2,273) | €1,051 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (€1,872) | €539 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (€110) | €234 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (€1,391) | €554 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (€1,227) | €358 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (€86) | €161 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (€50) | €19 | + 164% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (€315) | €329 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (€129) | €112 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (€18) | €11 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
New Zealand | Latvia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (€78) | €71 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (€53) | €47 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (€104) | €93 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (€126) | €93 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
New Zealand | Latvia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (€22,947) | €25,995 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (€1.59) | €1.63 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (€106) | €30 | + 253% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 26% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
New Zealand | Latvia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (€5.54) | €5.32 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.79) | €11 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (€34) | €46 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €4.10 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (€2.99) | €3.99 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.39) | €5.71 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (€1.73) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (€2.23) | €1.82 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (€21) | €21 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 35% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
New Zealand | Latvia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (€39) | €27 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (€24) | €16 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (€101) | €100 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (€76) | €66 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (€3.32) | €3.37 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.47 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (€852) | €765 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (€0.23) | €0.18 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (€41) | €35 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €5.33 | + 317% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 967 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in Latvia
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