Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 74% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (RM49) | RM21 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (RM35) | RM16 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (RM20) | RM9 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.13 (RM5.90) | RM6 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM8 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (RM17) | RM4.60 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (RM19) | RM24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.02 (RM11) | RM9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.25 (RM9) | RM3.84 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.34 (RM12) | RM11 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (RM52) | RM82 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (RM9) | RM3.93 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.89 (RM5.25) | RM3.53 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 158% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,762 (RM7,662) | RM3,384 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,206 (RM6,122) | RM1,800 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$264 (RM734) | RM241 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,118 (RM5,877) | RM2,008 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,741 (RM4,829) | RM1,193 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$172 (RM477) | RM169 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (RM193) | RM101 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (RM1,680) | RM1,376 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$233 (RM645) | RM379 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (RM37) | RM21 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (RM74) | RM27 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (RM311) | RM252 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$71 (RM197) | RM159 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (RM477) | RM284 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$223 (RM619) | RM311 | + 99% | |
| 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$34,515 (RM95,757) | RM159,948 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (RM5.93) | RM2.18 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$162 (RM451) | RM94 | + 378% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 49% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (RM36) | RM18 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (RM18) | RM23 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (RM146) | RM71 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM23 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (RM18) | RM13 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.94 (RM16) | RM15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.54 (RM10) | RM7 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.36 (RM12) | RM8 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (RM95) | RM29 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (RM162) | RM89 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (RM102) | RM36 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$224 (RM620) | RM200 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$111 (RM309) | RM170 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (RM50) | RM31 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.17 (RM14) | RM14 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (RM29) | RM24 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$752 (RM2,086) | RM1,920 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (RM2.04) | RM0.32 | + 535% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (RM197) | RM154 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (RM91) | RM17 | + 425% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.774
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,458 prices entered by 330 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Malaysia
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