- 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$18 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.72) | €4.41 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (€1.20) | €0.95 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.81) | €2.70 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.60) | €2.39 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.43) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (€2.16) | €2.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.36 (€1.95) | €1.10 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.60 (€3.24) | €1.46 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (€1.93) | €1.60 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (€1.25) | €0.97 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,653 (€1,536) | €1,649 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,143 (€1,241) | €858 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$321 (€186) | €84 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,820 (€1,054) | €979 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,406 (€814) | €664 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (€171) | €51 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€43) | €27 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$620 (€359) | €379 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$202 (€117) | €121 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.64) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €8 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 3% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (€57) | €83 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$84 (€49) | €40 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (€91) | €101 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$165 (€96) | €96 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,021 (€18,541) | €21,690 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (€1.21) | €1.33 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (€102) | €25 | + 303% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €6.00 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.28) | €18 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (€28) | €14 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.85) | €3.99 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.71 (€3.31) | €3.29 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (€2.96) | €4.54 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.76) | €1.63 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (€2.10) | €2.88 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€14) | €12 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (€35) | €33 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€19) | €16 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (€104) | €72 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (€60) | €48 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.85 (€2.81) | €2.62 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.66) | €2.88 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€410) | €634 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.25) | €0.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$99 (€57) | €53 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €5.60 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Malta
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