Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Lebanon
Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 110% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (1,334,101 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 190% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (909,858 L£) | 477,582 L£ | + 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (491,673 L£) | 480,030 L£ | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (151,757 L£) | 148,067 L£ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (635,373 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (535,851 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 674% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (424,468 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (259,381 L£) | 181,204 L£ | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (224,112 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 242% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (337,952 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 246% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (1,092,018 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (241,141 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (176,173 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 523% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (220,284,883 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (181,419,071 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 367% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (10,658,075 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 1013% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (134,879,462 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (118,965,224 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 500% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (8,305,603 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (4,863,950 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (30,579,909 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (12,514,474 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 212% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (1,046,205 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (1,721,628 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 31% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (7,538,549 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (5,129,851 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (10,078,982 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (12,198,842 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 452% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 53% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (2,224,367,285 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 889% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (154,231 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (10,274,412 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (537,061 L£) | 396,730 L£ | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (270,604 L£) | 577,783 L£ | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (3,267,238 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (391,421 L£) | 316,379 L£ | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (289,757 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (425,689 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (167,409 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (216,201 L£) | 191,560 L£ | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (2,075,394 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 315% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (3,774,107 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (2,338,005 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (9,748,520 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 2337% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (7,361,249 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (1,080,842 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (322,071 L£) | 300,057 L£ | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (682,691 L£) | 248,778 L£ | + 174% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (82,570,029 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 2774% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (22,027 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 175% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (3,930,170 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (2,155,764 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 1361% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 863 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Lebanon
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