- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 71% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (161 N$) | 99 N$ | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (107 N$) | 76 N$ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (75 N$) | 45 N$ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (20 N$) | 18 N$ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (65 N$) | 40 N$ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (55 N$) | 24 N$ | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (71 N$) | 68 N$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.67 (34 N$) | 25 N$ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (32 N$) | 30 N$ | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.90 (55 N$) | 17 N$ | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (169 N$) | 108 N$ | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.32 (31 N$) | 19 N$ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (19 N$) | 9 N$ | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,708 (25,190 N$) | 14,293 N$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (19,253 N$) | 10,345 N$ | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (2,853 N$) | 2,874 N$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (16,654 N$) | 12,510 N$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (12,210 N$) | 7,918 N$ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (2,981 N$) | 1,932 N$ | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (683 N$) | 941 N$ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (5,747 N$) | 6,652 N$ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (1,816 N$) | 1,789 N$ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (88 N$) | 121 N$ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (215 N$) | 43 N$ | + 404% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (1,013 N$) | 709 N$ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (617 N$) | 436 N$ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (1,467 N$) | 1,304 N$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (1,486 N$) | 961 N$ | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 101% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,886 (296,603 N$) | 275,614 N$ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (20 N$) | 14 N$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (1,536 N$) | 550 N$ | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 47% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (108 N$) | 43 N$ | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (62 N$) | 128 N$ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (472 N$) | 354 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (76 N$) | 41 N$ | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (48 N$) | 24 N$ | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (50 N$) | 30 N$ | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (29 N$) | 26 N$ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (35 N$) | 16 N$ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (245 N$) | 115 N$ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (547 N$) | 420 N$ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (304 N$) | 131 N$ | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (1,372 N$) | 625 N$ | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (955 N$) | 597 N$ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (155 N$) | 54 N$ | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (44 N$) | 28 N$ | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (88 N$) | 19 N$ | + 360% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (6,451 N$) | 8,407 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (3.28 N$) | 1.89 N$ | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (639 N$) | 621 N$ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (262 N$) | 47 N$ | + 463% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
9.302
NAD
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,428 prices entered by 698 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 61% more expensive than in Namibia
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