- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 103% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (RM49) | RM16 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (RM33) | RM14 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (RM23) | RM7 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (RM6) | RM7 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (RM19) | RM7 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.85 (RM17) | RM4.52 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM22 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.68 (RM11) | RM9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (RM10) | RM3.95 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.72 (RM16) | RM10 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (RM52) | RM78 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (RM10) | RM3.99 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.10 (RM6) | RM3.12 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 155% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,704 (RM7,747) | RM3,070 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,085 (RM5,974) | RM1,712 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$331 (RM949) | RM222 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,766 (RM5,060) | RM1,982 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,316 (RM3,772) | RM1,225 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$311 (RM890) | RM172 | + 418% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (RM206) | RM127 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$593 (RM1,700) | RM1,613 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$192 (RM550) | RM438 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (RM26) | RM19 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (RM66) | RM24 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (RM297) | RM247 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$67 (RM193) | RM149 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (RM458) | RM278 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (RM460) | RM300 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 109% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,833 (RM94,074) | RM134,428 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.17 (RM6) | RM2.24 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (RM503) | RM137 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (RM32) | RM18 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (RM20) | RM29 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (RM138) | RM63 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (RM24) | RM21 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (RM14) | RM10 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (RM15) | RM14 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.96 (RM8) | RM5.55 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.56 (RM10) | RM5.31 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (RM73) | RM34 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 81% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (RM169) | RM77 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (RM94) | RM31 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$151 (RM433) | RM227 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (RM292) | RM140 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (RM47) | RM31 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.70 (RM13) | RM14 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (RM28) | RM17 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (RM1,945) | RM1,822 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (RM0.99) | RM0.55 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (RM194) | RM155 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (RM81) | RM17 | + 368% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.865
MYR
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,246 prices entered by 1,140 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in Malaysia
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