Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$23 (RM65) | RM22 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (RM36) | RM17 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM8 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (RM5.68) | RM7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (RM20) | RM9 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM7 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM31 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (RM12) | RM11 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.58 (RM10) | RM6 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.59 (RM13) | RM9 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (RM58) | RM87 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.43 (RM10) | RM4.54 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.53 (RM7) | RM3.17 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 162% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,037 (RM8,544) | RM3,208 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,416 (RM6,798) | RM1,956 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$240 (RM676) | RM314 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,533 (RM7,127) | RM2,253 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,926 (RM5,420) | RM1,491 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$181 (RM509) | RM223 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (RM210) | RM122 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$822 (RM2,312) | RM2,113 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$353 (RM994) | RM436 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (RM48) | RM22 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (RM79) | RM27 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 75% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (RM375) | RM260 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$84 (RM237) | RM131 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (RM451) | RM274 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$241 (RM677) | RM275 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 143% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,018 (RM109,780) | RM144,485 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.32 (RM7) | RM2.07 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$164 (RM461) | RM80 | + 474% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 109% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (RM37) | RM15 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (RM20) | RM18 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (RM155) | RM59 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (RM24) | RM19 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.56 (RM16) | RM6 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (RM17) | RM9 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.78 (RM11) | RM4.43 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.98 (RM11) | RM5.89 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (RM93) | RM48 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (RM184) | RM75 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (RM94) | RM24 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$227 (RM640) | RM326 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (RM303) | RM219 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (RM49) | RM33 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.16 (RM15) | RM13 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (RM33) | RM17 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (RM2,181) | RM2,199 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.10 (RM3.10) | RM0.60 | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$89 (RM250) | RM244 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (RM90) | RM18 | + 396% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.814
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,318 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 125% more expensive than in Malaysia
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