- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (RM46) | RM17 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (RM31) | RM15 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM7 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (RM5.88) | RM7 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (RM18) | RM7 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.96 (RM16) | RM4.63 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM22 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (RM10) | RM9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (RM9) | RM4.18 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.94 (RM16) | RM11 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (RM50) | RM70 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (RM9) | RM4.15 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (RM5.52) | RM3.31 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 142% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,677 (RM7,284) | RM2,985 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (RM5,796) | RM1,673 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (RM894) | RM224 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (RM4,890) | RM2,096 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (RM3,703) | RM1,247 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (RM806) | RM198 | + 307% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (RM202) | RM128 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (RM1,626) | RM1,611 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (RM484) | RM453 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (RM26) | RM19 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (RM63) | RM22 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (RM276) | RM248 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (RM195) | RM148 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (RM438) | RM270 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (RM447) | RM288 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,958 (RM86,967) | RM138,698 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (RM5.83) | RM2.25 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (RM497) | RM134 | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (RM39) | RM16 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (RM18) | RM28 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (RM134) | RM63 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (RM23) | RM20 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (RM16) | RM11 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (RM14) | RM14 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (RM9) | RM5.42 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (RM10) | RM5.50 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (RM68) | RM33 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (RM161) | RM73 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (RM89) | RM30 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (RM457) | RM266 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (RM275) | RM135 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (RM46) | RM32 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (RM13) | RM14 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (RM27) | RM19 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (RM1,945) | RM1,921 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (RM0.98) | RM0.36 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$94 (RM256) | RM149 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (RM76) | RM17 | + 345% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.721
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,322 prices entered by 1,172 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia
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