Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (RM58) | RM15 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (RM37) | RM17 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (RM21) | RM8 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.32 (RM6) | RM7 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (RM23) | RM9 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (RM21) | RM7 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (RM24) | RM22 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.68 (RM13) | RM11 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.28 (RM9) | RM4.90 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.29 (RM15) | RM13 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (RM52) | RM74 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (RM10) | RM4.93 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (RM7) | RM3.49 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 146% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,339 (RM9,184) | RM3,019 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,571 (RM7,073) | RM2,197 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (RM740) | RM285 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (RM6,360) | RM1,908 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (RM4,909) | RM1,210 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (RM518) | RM872 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (RM213) | RM113 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (RM1,822) | RM2,827 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (RM626) | RM537 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (RM35) | RM28 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (RM82) | RM36 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (RM327) | RM193 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (RM247) | RM122 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (RM439) | RM296 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (RM571) | RM246 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,774 (RM109,403) | RM162,896 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.89 (RM8) | RM2.31 | + 244% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$153 (RM420) | RM86 | + 390% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (RM40) | RM9 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM16 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$74 (RM203) | RM149 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM44 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (RM17) | RM11 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (RM19) | RM15 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.52 (RM10) | RM20 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.74 (RM13) | RM7 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (RM91) | RM34 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 85% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$75 (RM207) | RM126 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (RM107) | RM38 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$242 (RM666) | RM271 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$127 (RM349) | RM111 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (RM50) | RM100 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.70 (RM16) | RM14 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (RM28) | RM18 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (RM2,133) | RM2,145 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (RM0.99) | RM0.24 | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (RM184) | RM158 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (RM99) | RM17 | + 473% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.751
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,649 prices entered by 186 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 106% more expensive than in Malaysia
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