- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nepal
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nepal
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 152% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨ 1,310) | ₨ 356 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨ 853) | ₨ 384 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨ 631) | ₨ 242 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (₨ 159) | ₨ 85 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨ 501) | ₨ 202 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨ 537) | ₨ 74 | + 622% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨ 633) | ₨ 467 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (₨ 286) | ₨ 188 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (₨ 263) | ₨ 53 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.95 (₨ 378) | ₨ 207 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (₨ 1,331) | ₨ 1,145 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.41 (₨ 261) | ₨ 169 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.28 (₨ 174) | ₨ 68 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 208% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,704 (₨ 206,387) | ₨ 58,469 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,160 (₨ 164,831) | ₨ 38,646 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (₨ 25,016) | ₨ 10,594 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,772 (₨ 135,223) | ₨ 47,630 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,470 (₨ 112,216) | ₨ 25,320 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (₨ 20,643) | ₨ 5,713 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (₨ 5,643) | ₨ 1,930 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$634 (₨ 48,374) | ₨ 59,593 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$216 (₨ 16,482) | ₨ 23,517 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (₨ 809) | ₨ 473 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (₨ 1,845) | ₨ 470 | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (₨ 7,930) | ₨ 2,618 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (₨ 5,815) | ₨ 4,029 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (₨ 12,377) | ₨ 5,259 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (₨ 13,189) | ₨ 4,367 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 111% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,868 (₨ 2,508,747) | ₨ 4,389,520 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (₨ 154) | ₨ 103 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$167 (₨ 12,756) | ₨ 1,442 | + 784% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨ 1,120) | ₨ 169 | + 563% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨ 530) | ₨ 627 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (₨ 3,774) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨ 616) | ₨ 426 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨ 463) | ₨ 339 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (₨ 414) | ₨ 417 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (₨ 227) | ₨ 174 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (₨ 265) | ₨ 138 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (₨ 1,958) | ₨ 591 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 44% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (₨ 4,706) | ₨ 1,303 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (₨ 2,452) | ₨ 677 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$152 (₨ 11,586) | ₨ 20,000 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (₨ 7,443) | ₨ 3,111 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (₨ 1,227) | ₨ 843 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (₨ 371) | ₨ 285 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (₨ 713) | ₨ 393 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$714 (₨ 54,508) | ₨ 79,351 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (₨ 35) | ₨ 63 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (₨ 5,309) | ₨ 2,679 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨ 2,100) | ₨ 192 | + 996% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
76.328
NPR
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,289 prices entered by 786 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 116% more expensive than in Nepal
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