Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| New Zealand | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€13) | €9 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.06) | €4.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (€1.14) | €1.24 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.43) | €2.64 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€3.49) | €3.24 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.24) | €5.96 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.59) | €1.55 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (€1.91) | €0.76 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.44) | €1.52 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (€2.30) | €2.50 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (€1.18) | €1.06 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| New Zealand | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,729) | €939 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,335) | €576 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€106) | €168 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,291) | €568 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€1,013) | €350 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€88) | €104 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€41) | €12 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€354) | €345 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€101) | €79 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€20) | €13 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| New Zealand | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (€72) | €60 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€44) | €36 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (€107) | €83 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€101) | €86 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 84% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| New Zealand | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (€24,547) | €28,391 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (€1.45) | €1.52 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€84) | €27 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| New Zealand | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €6.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €10 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (€34) | €45 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€3.63) | €3.99 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.95) | €3.49 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.36) | €3.00 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.59) | €2.04 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.72) | €2.00 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €23 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| New Zealand | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€34) | €27 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (€20) | €17 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€131) | €121 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$113 (€59) | €38 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.71 (€2.98) | €5.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €3.90 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€612) | €564 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.27) | €0.08 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€37) | €32 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€21) | €4.93 | + 324% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 792 prices entered by 78 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 57% more expensive than in Lithuania
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