- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.88) | €4.49 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (€1.24) | €0.95 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.92) | €2.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€3.97) | €2.50 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.92) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.21) | €2.50 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (€2.06) | €1.25 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.28 (€3.14) | €1.44 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.45 (€2.05) | €1.60 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (€1.39) | €1.04 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,659 (€1,580) | €1,777 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,176 (€1,293) | €906 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$333 (€198) | €84 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,814 (€1,078) | €1,025 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,454 (€864) | €664 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$293 (€174) | €51 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (€43) | €29 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (€367) | €379 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (€123) | €161 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €7 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 0% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (€58) | €83 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (€46) | €40 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (€93) | €98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$170 (€101) | €96 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 98% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,356 (€19,230) | €21,690 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.05 (€1.22) | €1.34 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$170 (€101) | €25 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 0% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €6.00 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.35) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (€30) | €14 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.80) | €3.99 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (€3.32) | €3.29 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (€3.21) | €4.54 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.81) | €1.50 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.51 (€2.08) | €2.88 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€15) | €11 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (€36) | €36 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€19) | €15 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$165 (€98) | €72 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€60) | €56 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (€2.87) | €2.63 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.61) | €3.18 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€421) | €634 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€42) | €53 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €5.63 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Malta
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