Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 13% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| New Zealand | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (€12) | €20 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.60) | €5.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.62 (€1.49) | €1.28 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (€5.21) | €3.30 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€4.76) | €3.90 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€4.99) | €10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.77 (€2.72) | €2.75 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.54 (€2.02) | €1.55 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.48 (€3.13) | €1.53 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.65 (€2.08) | €1.90 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.80 (€1.60) | €2.83 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| New Zealand | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,710 (€2,118) | €2,569 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,875 (€1,641) | €2,190 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$250 (€143) | €300 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,404 (€1,372) | €1,576 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,964 (€1,121) | €1,293 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$189 (€108) | €617 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (€47) | €52 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (€378) | €474 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (€130) | €152 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (€8) | €4.50 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (€19) | €12 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| New Zealand | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 (€70) | €75 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€47) | €36 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$168 (€96) | €102 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$211 (€121) | €123 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| New Zealand | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,966 (€21,671) | €29,472 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.76 (€1.57) | €1.62 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$144 (€82) | €66 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| New Zealand | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €6.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.26) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$70 (€40) | €39 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (€5.13) | €2.99 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.61) | €4.04 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (€4.23) | €1.45 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (€1.97) | €1.65 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (€2.48) | €1.32 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€20) | €33 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| New Zealand | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$74 (€42) | €53 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (€23) | €24 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (€79) | €76 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (€71) | €85 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.53 (€3.16) | €3.61 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €5.20 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (€520) | €150 | + 247% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (€0.26) | €0.09 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (€22) | €5.58 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,326 prices entered by 179 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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