Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 137% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 137% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (RM71) | RM17 | + 316% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (RM48) | RM19 | + 153% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (RM26) | RM9 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (RM8) | RM8 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (RM34) | RM9 | + 256% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (RM28) | RM6 | + 339% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (RM22) | RM27 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (RM14) | RM11 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (RM12) | RM4.72 | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (RM18) | RM11 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (RM58) | RM68 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (RM13) | RM5.59 | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (RM9) | RM3.60 | + 159% | |
Housing | + 213% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 213% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (RM11,646) | RM3,486 | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (RM9,591) | RM1,957 | + 390% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (RM563) | RM254 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (RM7,131) | RM2,157 | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (RM6,289) | RM1,384 | + 354% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (RM439) | RM236 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (RM257) | RM105 | + 144% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (RM1,617) | RM961 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (RM662) | RM692 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (RM55) | RM18 | + 207% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (RM91) | RM35 | + 162% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (RM399) | RM231 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (RM271) | RM154 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (RM533) | RM328 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (RM645) | RM308 | + 109% | |
Transportation | + 259% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 259% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (RM117,597) | RM151,470 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (RM8) | RM2.04 | + 300% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (RM543) | RM54 | + 899% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (RM28) | RM11 | + 162% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (RM14) | RM25 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (RM173) | RM85 | + 104% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (RM21) | RM40 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (RM15) | RM12 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (RM23) | RM14 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (RM9) | RM9 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (RM11) | RM6 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (RM110) | RM27 | + 299% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 100% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (RM200) | RM90 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (RM124) | RM40 | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (RM515) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (RM389) | RM122 | + 220% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (RM57) | RM30 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (RM17) | RM14 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (RM36) | RM18 | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (RM4,365) | RM4,829 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (RM1.16) | RM0.13 | + 776% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (RM208) | RM199 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (RM114) | RM18 | + 547% | |
TOTAL | + 169% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.861
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,309 prices entered by 196 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 169% more expensive than in Malaysia
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