- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nepal
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nepal
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 124% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨ 1,320) | ₨ 458 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨ 873) | ₨ 511 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨ 618) | ₨ 248 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (₨ 166) | ₨ 86 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨ 519) | ₨ 184 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.89 (₨ 452) | ₨ 70 | + 549% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨ 591) | ₨ 573 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (₨ 285) | ₨ 184 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.50 (₨ 268) | ₨ 45 | + 499% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.87 (₨ 450) | ₨ 258 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨ 1,390) | ₨ 1,293 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (₨ 256) | ₨ 186 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (₨ 160) | ₨ 64 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 203% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,716 (₨ 208,273) | ₨ 60,861 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,094 (₨ 160,610) | ₨ 30,786 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$335 (₨ 25,660) | ₨ 6,263 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (₨ 137,318) | ₨ 66,734 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,324 (₨ 101,578) | ₨ 33,156 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (₨ 24,579) | ₨ 5,824 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (₨ 5,536) | ₨ 1,222 | + 353% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$593 (₨ 45,495) | ₨ 52,821 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (₨ 14,851) | ₨ 19,550 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (₨ 722) | ₨ 528 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨ 1,769) | ₨ 500 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 154% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (₨ 7,965) | ₨ 2,777 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$67 (₨ 5,143) | ₨ 2,068 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (₨ 12,073) | ₨ 5,687 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (₨ 12,251) | ₨ 4,071 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 129% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,882 (₨ 2,521,891) | ₨ 3,727,360 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.17 (₨ 167) | ₨ 110 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$174 (₨ 13,334) | ₨ 2,160 | + 517% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨ 811) | ₨ 207 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨ 522) | ₨ 657 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (₨ 3,693) | ₨ 3,018 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨ 627) | ₨ 315 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (₨ 384) | ₨ 365 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (₨ 414) | ₨ 407 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (₨ 239) | ₨ 179 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.59 (₨ 275) | ₨ 100 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (₨ 1,988) | ₨ 518 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨ 4,512) | ₨ 1,839 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨ 2,508) | ₨ 819 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (₨ 11,316) | ₨ 2,500 | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (₨ 7,878) | ₨ 3,509 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨ 1,277) | ₨ 573 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.71 (₨ 361) | ₨ 240 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨ 746) | ₨ 378 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$680 (₨ 52,131) | ₨ 77,370 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (₨ 27) | ₨ 16 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (₨ 5,207) | ₨ 3,216 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨ 2,163) | ₨ 369 | + 485% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
76.695
NPR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,324 prices entered by 862 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 133% more expensive than in Nepal
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