- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 62% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (148 N$) | 93 N$ | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (97 N$) | 70 N$ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (71 N$) | 47 N$ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (18 N$) | 19 N$ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (57 N$) | 33 N$ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (61 N$) | 26 N$ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (72 N$) | 58 N$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (32 N$) | 32 N$ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (30 N$) | 24 N$ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.95 (43 N$) | 16 N$ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (151 N$) | 106 N$ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.41 (30 N$) | 21 N$ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.28 (20 N$) | 12 N$ | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,701 (23,347 N$) | 17,600 N$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,160 (18,668 N$) | 10,750 N$ | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (2,833 N$) | 1,250 N$ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,772 (15,314 N$) | 9,500 N$ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,470 (12,709 N$) | 6,333 N$ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (2,338 N$) | 867 N$ | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (639 N$) | 1,100 N$ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$634 (5,479 N$) | 8,833 N$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$216 (1,867 N$) | 1,725 N$ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (92 N$) | 59 N$ | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (209 N$) | 90 N$ | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 48% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (898 N$) | 800 N$ | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (661 N$) | 425 N$ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (1,402 N$) | 900 N$ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (1,494 N$) | 800 N$ | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 54% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,868 (284,122 N$) | 316,667 N$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (17 N$) | 14 N$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$167 (1,445 N$) | 717 N$ | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (127 N$) | 73 N$ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (60 N$) | 240 N$ | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (427 N$) | 363 N$ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (70 N$) | 34 N$ | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (52 N$) | 26 N$ | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (47 N$) | 42 N$ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (26 N$) | 36 N$ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (30 N$) | 14 N$ | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (222 N$) | 100 N$ | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (533 N$) | 300 N$ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (279 N$) | 115 N$ | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$152 (1,312 N$) | 300 N$ | + 337% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (843 N$) | 507 N$ | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (139 N$) | 45 N$ | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (42 N$) | 26 N$ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (81 N$) | 21 N$ | + 284% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$714 (6,173 N$) | 8,652 N$ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (4.02 N$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (611 N$) | 467 N$ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (238 N$) | 43 N$ | + 460% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,706 prices entered by 687 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.644
NAD
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 47% more expensive than in Namibia
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