- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| 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 (€4.69) | €3.93 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.24) | €0.89 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.77) | €2.59 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.99 (€3.43) | €2.25 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.64) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.12) | €2.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.38 (€1.93) | €1.28 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.96 (€3.41) | €1.45 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (€1.94) | €1.75 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (€1.18) | €1.00 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,687 (€1,537) | €1,573 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,136 (€1,221) | €843 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$333 (€191) | €85 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (€1,028) | €922 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (€778) | €641 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (€169) | €49 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€42) | €27 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (€342) | €379 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (€102) | €121 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.43) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€13) | €8 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 1% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (€58) | €75 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (€41) | €38 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (€92) | €95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (€94) | €87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 103% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,958 (€18,277) | €22,869 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (€1.23) | €1.33 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (€104) | €25 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 3% 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 (€3.77) | €18 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (€28) | €14 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.81) | €3.99 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (€3.29) | €3.29 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (€2.99) | €4.54 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (€1.82) | €1.63 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (€2.08) | €2.34 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€14) | €11 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€19) | €16 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (€96) | €72 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€58) | €45 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.67 (€2.67) | €2.48 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.75) | €2.88 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (€409) | €634 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (€0.21) | €0.25 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$93 (€53) | €51 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €5.60 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Malta
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