- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 85% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (168 N$) | 93 N$ | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (111 N$) | 77 N$ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (79 N$) | 41 N$ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (21 N$) | 18 N$ | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (65 N$) | 39 N$ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.97 (58 N$) | 25 N$ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (76 N$) | 52 N$ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.69 (36 N$) | 26 N$ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (34 N$) | 22 N$ | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.82 (57 N$) | 16 N$ | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (175 N$) | 99 N$ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (33 N$) | 20 N$ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (20 N$) | 10 N$ | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,688 (26,266 N$) | 14,038 N$ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (20,433 N$) | 10,322 N$ | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (3,197 N$) | 2,083 N$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (17,176 N$) | 10,966 N$ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (12,843 N$) | 6,490 N$ | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (2,988 N$) | 798 N$ | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (705 N$) | 959 N$ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (5,663 N$) | 6,694 N$ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (1,821 N$) | 1,799 N$ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (90 N$) | 108 N$ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (227 N$) | 79 N$ | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (1,008 N$) | 710 N$ | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (622 N$) | 453 N$ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (1,540 N$) | 1,358 N$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (1,526 N$) | 961 N$ | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 120% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (319,808 N$) | 276,870 N$ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (21 N$) | 14 N$ | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (1,725 N$) | 550 N$ | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 50% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (110 N$) | 43 N$ | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (69 N$) | 128 N$ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (472 N$) | 349 N$ | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (82 N$) | 41 N$ | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (50 N$) | 24 N$ | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (52 N$) | 30 N$ | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (29 N$) | 26 N$ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (36 N$) | 16 N$ | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (249 N$) | 115 N$ | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 83% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (584 N$) | 393 N$ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (318 N$) | 120 N$ | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (1,509 N$) | 1,000 N$ | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (992 N$) | 558 N$ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (162 N$) | 52 N$ | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (46 N$) | 28 N$ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (97 N$) | 20 N$ | + 385% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (6,631 N$) | 5,214 N$ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (3.62 N$) | 1.89 N$ | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (669 N$) | 588 N$ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (274 N$) | 48 N$ | + 466% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.770
NAD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,526 prices entered by 739 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 79% more expensive than in Namibia
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