Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nepal
Currency:
Food | + 242% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 242% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
New Zealand | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (₨ 1,977) | ₨ 228 | + 767% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (₨ 1,348) | ₨ 531 | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (₨ 729) | ₨ 229 | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (₨ 225) | ₨ 90 | + 151% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨ 941) | ₨ 177 | + 431% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (₨ 794) | ₨ 84 | + 841% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨ 629) | ₨ 455 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (₨ 384) | ₨ 264 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (₨ 332) | ₨ 50 | + 567% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (₨ 501) | ₨ 194 | + 158% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₨ 1,618) | ₨ 927 | + 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (₨ 357) | ₨ 241 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (₨ 261) | ₨ 59 | + 342% | |
Housing | + 484% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 484% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
New Zealand | Nepal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (₨ 326,394) | ₨ 45,306 | + 620% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (₨ 268,807) | ₨ 30,940 | + 769% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (₨ 15,792) | ₨ 5,538 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (₨ 199,850) | ₨ 25,000 | + 699% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (₨ 176,270) | ₨ 15,000 | + 1075% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (₨ 12,306) | ₨ 3,000 | + 310% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (₨ 7,207) | ₨ 1,124 | + 541% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (₨ 45,310) | ₨ 40,000 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (₨ 18,543) | ₨ 15,000 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (₨ 1,550) | ₨ 2,500 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (₨ 2,551) | ₨ 500 | + 410% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
New Zealand | Nepal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (₨ 11,170) | ₨ 3,288 | + 240% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (₨ 7,601) | ₨ 8,999 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (₨ 14,934) | ₨ 8,704 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (₨ 18,075) | ₨ 7,999 | + 126% | |
Transportation | + 178% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 178% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
New Zealand | Nepal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (₨ 3,295,827) | ₨ 5,331,140 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (₨ 229) | ₨ 140 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (₨ 15,224) | ₨ 1,632 | + 833% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
New Zealand | Nepal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (₨ 796) | ₨ 169 | + 371% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (₨ 401) | ₨ 1,500 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (₨ 4,841) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₨ 580) | ₨ 134 | + 333% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (₨ 429) | ₨ 313 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₨ 631) | ₨ 361 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (₨ 248) | ₨ 96 | + 157% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (₨ 320) | ₨ 120 | + 167% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (₨ 3,075) | ₨ 545 | + 464% | |
Entertainment | + 195% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 195% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
New Zealand | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (₨ 5,592) | ₨ 2,500 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (₨ 3,464) | ₨ 800 | + 333% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (₨ 14,444) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (₨ 10,907) | ₨ 3,000 | + 264% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (₨ 1,601) | ₨ 690 | + 132% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (₨ 477) | ₨ 448 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (₨ 1,012) | ₨ 449 | + 125% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (₨ 122,343) | ₨ 70,000 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (₨ 33) | ₨ 1.90 | + 1616% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (₨ 5,823) | ₨ 1,626 | + 258% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (₨ 3,194) | ₨ 332 | + 861% | |
TOTAL | + 213% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 969 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 213% more expensive than in Nepal
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