Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Lebanon
Currency:
Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 108% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (1,324,158 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 188% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (903,078 L£) | 477,582 L£ | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (488,009 L£) | 480,030 L£ | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (150,626 L£) | 148,067 L£ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (633,990 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (531,857 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 669% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (404,242 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.83 (259,655 L£) | 181,204 L£ | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.02 (215,712 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 229% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (336,596 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 245% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (1,085,497 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (239,344 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (174,860 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 519% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (218,643,212 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (180,067,047 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 363% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$193 (10,360,445 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 982% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (133,874,275 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (118,078,637 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 496% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (8,243,706 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (4,827,701 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | + 141% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (30,352,012 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 102% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (12,421,210 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 210% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (1,038,408 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (1,708,797 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (7,482,368 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (5,091,621 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (10,003,868 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (12,107,930 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 448% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,844 (2,194,038,526 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 875% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (152,913 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$188 (10,079,073 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
New Zealand | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (533,058 L£) | 396,730 L£ | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (268,588 L£) | 577,783 L£ | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$61 (3,271,752 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (388,504 L£) | 316,379 L£ | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.38 (289,045 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (422,516 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (166,162 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (214,590 L£) | 191,560 L£ | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (2,059,927 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 312% | |
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$75 (4,008,659 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (2,269,743 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (9,675,869 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 2319% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (7,306,389 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (1,107,935 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.98 (321,006 L£) | 300,057 L£ | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (661,703 L£) | 248,778 L£ | + 166% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (81,954,677 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 2753% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (21,862 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 173% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (3,900,881 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (2,139,698 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 1350% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 838 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 54% more expensive than in Lebanon
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