- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (160 N$) | 82 N$ | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (102 N$) | 66 N$ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (72 N$) | 48 N$ | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (19 N$) | 18 N$ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (59 N$) | 32 N$ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (58 N$) | 26 N$ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (72 N$) | 60 N$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.73 (34 N$) | 28 N$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (30 N$) | 23 N$ | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (48 N$) | 15 N$ | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (158 N$) | 101 N$ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.36 (30 N$) | 20 N$ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.20 (20 N$) | 11 N$ | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,632 (23,718 N$) | 17,069 N$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,170 (19,558 N$) | 10,553 N$ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$317 (2,858 N$) | 1,210 N$ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,817 (16,375 N$) | 9,255 N$ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,435 (12,929 N$) | 6,000 N$ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$290 (2,612 N$) | 875 N$ | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (660 N$) | 632 N$ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (5,559 N$) | 7,500 N$ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$203 (1,833 N$) | 1,833 N$ | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (90 N$) | 72 N$ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (214 N$) | 150 N$ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (906 N$) | 769 N$ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (746 N$) | 478 N$ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (1,403 N$) | 1,502 N$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (1,567 N$) | 1,048 N$ | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 69% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,786 (286,471 N$) | 306,000 N$ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (19 N$) | 13 N$ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$173 (1,557 N$) | 710 N$ | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (120 N$) | 59 N$ | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (63 N$) | 192 N$ | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (449 N$) | 374 N$ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (75 N$) | 39 N$ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (51 N$) | 28 N$ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.06 (46 N$) | 40 N$ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (27 N$) | 30 N$ | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.48 (31 N$) | 16 N$ | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (225 N$) | 98 N$ | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 72% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (556 N$) | 322 N$ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (289 N$) | 124 N$ | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$162 (1,462 N$) | 300 N$ | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (915 N$) | 525 N$ | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (151 N$) | 46 N$ | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (44 N$) | 31 N$ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (86 N$) | 20 N$ | + 328% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (6,377 N$) | 6,749 N$ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (3.80 N$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (617 N$) | 523 N$ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (248 N$) | 49 N$ | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,442 prices entered by 682 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.013
NAD
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 63% more expensive than in Namibia
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