- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 16% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.78) | €4.02 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (€1.26) | €1.00 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.18) | €2.65 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.93 (€3.52) | €2.37 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.60) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.20) | €2.42 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (€2.05) | €1.28 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.86 (€3.48) | €1.44 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €6 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.31 (€1.97) | €1.75 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (€1.22) | €0.92 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 35% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (€1,605) | €1,372 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (€1,230) | €849 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (€182) | €84 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (€1,064) | €922 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (€780) | €675 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (€190) | €50 | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (€44) | €29 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (€367) | €359 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (€116) | €109 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (€5.60) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €8 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 0% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (€65) | €75 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (€39) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (€94) | €92 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (€95) | €89 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 91% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (€19,058) | €24,301 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (€1.31) | €1.34 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (€98) | €26 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €6.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€3.99) | €18 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (€30) | €24 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.86) | €3.99 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (€3.05) | €3.29 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (€3.21) | €4.54 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (€1.85) | €1.63 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (€2.24) | €2.34 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€16) | €11 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€35) | €31 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€19) | €16 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (€88) | €72 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (€61) | €48 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (€2.79) | €2.41 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.60) | €3.06 | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (€412) | €634 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (€0.21) | €0.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (€41) | €49 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €5.43 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 34% more expensive than in Malta
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