- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (169 N$) | 82 N$ | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (110 N$) | 77 N$ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (78 N$) | 41 N$ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.13 (21 N$) | 18 N$ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (64 N$) | 36 N$ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (60 N$) | 26 N$ | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (76 N$) | 56 N$ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.70 (36 N$) | 26 N$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (32 N$) | 22 N$ | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.61 (54 N$) | 16 N$ | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (172 N$) | 99 N$ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.42 (33 N$) | 20 N$ | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.12 (20 N$) | 10 N$ | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,669 (25,745 N$) | 13,491 N$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,145 (20,691 N$) | 9,950 N$ | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (3,159 N$) | 1,657 N$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,825 (17,606 N$) | 10,966 N$ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,387 (13,375 N$) | 6,490 N$ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$277 (2,672 N$) | 798 N$ | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (712 N$) | 867 N$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (5,845 N$) | 6,176 N$ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (1,882 N$) | 1,799 N$ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (98 N$) | 66 N$ | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (226 N$) | 79 N$ | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 51% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$102 (986 N$) | 739 N$ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (803 N$) | 484 N$ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (1,506 N$) | 1,370 N$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (1,568 N$) | 961 N$ | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 118% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,846 (307,151 N$) | 246,819 N$ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.11 (20 N$) | 13 N$ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (1,647 N$) | 550 N$ | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (135 N$) | 43 N$ | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (68 N$) | 128 N$ | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (489 N$) | 376 N$ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (81 N$) | 34 N$ | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.74 (55 N$) | 23 N$ | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (51 N$) | 36 N$ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (29 N$) | 29 N$ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.58 (34 N$) | 17 N$ | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (241 N$) | 83 N$ | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 93% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (573 N$) | 351 N$ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (314 N$) | 112 N$ | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$164 (1,578 N$) | 1,000 N$ | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (974 N$) | 558 N$ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (160 N$) | 43 N$ | + 275% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (45 N$) | 29 N$ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (94 N$) | 21 N$ | + 348% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (6,825 N$) | 5,214 N$ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (3.49 N$) | 1.89 N$ | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$92 (886 N$) | 588 N$ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (266 N$) | 52 N$ | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.645
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,581 prices entered by 735 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 85% more expensive than in Namibia
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