Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Macedonia
Currency:
Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 79% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
New Zealand | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (847 ден) | 776 ден | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (578 ден) | 327 ден | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (312 ден) | 255 ден | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (96 ден) | 74 ден | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (404 ден) | 139 ден | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (340 ден) | 77 ден | + 343% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (270 ден) | 235 ден | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (165 ден) | 57 ден | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (142 ден) | 47 ден | + 205% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (215 ден) | 58 ден | + 272% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (694 ден) | 331 ден | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (153 ден) | 96 ден | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (112 ден) | 53 ден | + 113% | |
Housing | + 169% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 169% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
New Zealand | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (139,898 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (115,215 ден) | 25,511 ден | + 352% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (6,769 ден) | 7,801 ден | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (85,659 ден) | 28,140 ден | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (75,552 ден) | 20,534 ден | + 268% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (5,275 ден) | 6,942 ден | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (3,089 ден) | 1,054 ден | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (19,421 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (7,948 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (664 ден) | 589 ден | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (1,093 ден) | 531 ден | + 106% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
New Zealand | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (4,788 ден) | 4,843 ден | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (3,258 ден) | 2,402 ден | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (6,401 ден) | 5,033 ден | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (7,747 ден) | 5,583 ден | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
New Zealand | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (1,412,649 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (98 ден) | 84 ден | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (6,525 ден) | 1,858 ден | + 251% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Macedonia | ||||
New Zealand | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (341 ден) | 280 ден | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (172 ден) | 698 ден | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (2,075 ден) | 1,958 ден | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (249 ден) | 242 ден | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (184 ден) | 206 ден | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (270 ден) | 239 ден | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (106 ден) | 92 ден | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (137 ден) | 121 ден | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (1,318 ден) | 305 ден | + 332% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
New Zealand | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (2,397 ден) | 1,397 ден | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (1,485 ден) | 672 ден | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (6,191 ден) | 1,232 ден | + 403% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (4,675 ден) | 2,556 ден | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (686 ден) | 294 ден | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (205 ден) | 164 ден | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (434 ден) | 152 ден | + 186% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (52,438 ден) | 40,000 ден | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (14 ден) | 20 ден | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (2,496 ден) | 3,686 ден | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (1,369 ден) | 167 ден | + 720% | |
TOTAL | + 93% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 992 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
34.371
MKD
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 93% more expensive than in Macedonia
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