- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (RM48) | RM17 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (RM31) | RM15 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM7 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (RM5.57) | RM7 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (RM18) | RM7 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (RM17) | RM4.56 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (RM21) | RM23 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (RM10) | RM10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.36 (RM9) | RM4.16 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.60 (RM15) | RM11 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (RM48) | RM70 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (RM9) | RM4.14 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (RM5.80) | RM3.21 | + 81% | |
| 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$2,653 (RM7,136) | RM2,882 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,143 (RM5,765) | RM1,642 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$321 (RM863) | RM226 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,820 (RM4,896) | RM2,068 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,406 (RM3,782) | RM1,242 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (RM797) | RM200 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (RM199) | RM131 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$620 (RM1,667) | RM1,694 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$202 (RM543) | RM472 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (RM26) | RM20 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (RM63) | RM24 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (RM264) | RM265 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$84 (RM227) | RM153 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (RM422) | RM289 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$165 (RM445) | RM301 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,021 (RM86,145) | RM140,805 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (RM5.60) | RM2.25 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (RM475) | RM136 | + 248% | |
| 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$14 (RM38) | RM16 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (RM20) | RM25 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (RM132) | RM65 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (RM23) | RM22 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.71 (RM15) | RM11 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (RM14) | RM15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (RM8) | RM5.10 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (RM10) | RM5.50 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (RM66) | RM34 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (RM165) | RM80 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (RM88) | RM31 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (RM483) | RM240 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (RM280) | RM134 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (RM45) | RM32 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.85 (RM13) | RM15 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (RM26) | RM20 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (RM1,904) | RM2,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (RM1.18) | RM0.36 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$99 (RM266) | RM158 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (RM75) | RM17 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.690
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,607 prices entered by 1,166 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 99% more expensive than in Malaysia
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