Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €14 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.31) | €3.92 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (€1.24) | €0.92 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.41) | €2.57 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (€3.49) | €2.48 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (€4.38) | €10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.19 (€2.48) | €2.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.17 (€1.88) | €1.82 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.55 (€2.70) | €1.95 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.41 (€2.02) | €1.84 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.04 (€1.21) | €0.97 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 28% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,721 (€1,611) | €1,571 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,198 (€1,302) | €1,022 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$280 (€166) | €87 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,118 (€1,254) | €990 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,791 (€1,061) | €785 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$177 (€105) | €53 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (€41) | €29 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (€359) | €659 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (€132) | €92 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (€16) | €8 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (€66) | €75 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (€37) | €33 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$174 (€103) | €68 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$231 (€137) | €96 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 63% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$36,021 (€21,332) | €29,949 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (€1.23) | €1.41 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€95) | €31 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.76 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€3.88) | €20 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (€32) | €25 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€3.85) | €5.45 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (€3.98) | €3.75 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (€4.03) | €4.54 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (€1.97) | €1.63 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.32 (€2.56) | €2.74 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (€19) | €10 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 34% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€35) | €33 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (€22) | €17 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$258 (€153) | €72 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (€64) | €53 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€11) | €6 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.13 (€3.04) | €1.94 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€6) | €3.06 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (€498) | €634 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (€0.44) | €0.25 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (€43) | €56 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (€20) | €3.43 | + 478% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Malta
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