- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nepal
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nepal
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨ 1,323) | ₨ 462 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨ 888) | ₨ 531 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨ 639) | ₨ 238 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (₨ 168) | ₨ 88 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨ 515) | ₨ 184 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.96 (₨ 464) | ₨ 73 | + 540% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨ 625) | ₨ 538 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (₨ 289) | ₨ 178 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (₨ 258) | ₨ 45 | + 478% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.94 (₨ 463) | ₨ 262 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨ 1,424) | ₨ 1,339 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (₨ 264) | ₨ 185 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (₨ 158) | ₨ 61 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 220% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,677 (₨ 208,463) | ₨ 58,392 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (₨ 165,892) | ₨ 30,786 | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (₨ 25,576) | ₨ 6,263 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (₨ 139,942) | ₨ 60,918 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (₨ 105,972) | ₨ 32,906 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (₨ 23,055) | ₨ 5,824 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (₨ 5,774) | ₨ 1,349 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (₨ 46,531) | ₨ 54,772 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (₨ 13,859) | ₨ 18,104 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨ 740) | ₨ 500 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨ 1,817) | ₨ 459 | + 296% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 163% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (₨ 7,888) | ₨ 2,906 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (₨ 5,587) | ₨ 2,056 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (₨ 12,534) | ₨ 6,303 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (₨ 12,789) | ₨ 4,104 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 137% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,958 (₨ 2,489,039) | ₨ 3,727,360 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (₨ 167) | ₨ 110 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (₨ 14,229) | ₨ 2,197 | + 548% | |
| 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$14 (₨ 1,109) | ₨ 207 | + 436% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨ 514) | ₨ 657 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (₨ 3,826) | ₨ 3,540 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨ 655) | ₨ 315 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (₨ 449) | ₨ 365 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (₨ 407) | ₨ 407 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (₨ 248) | ₨ 179 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (₨ 283) | ₨ 100 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (₨ 1,951) | ₨ 518 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 97% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨ 4,597) | ₨ 1,839 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨ 2,556) | ₨ 790 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (₨ 13,080) | ₨ 6,000 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (₨ 7,861) | ₨ 3,509 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨ 1,306) | ₨ 573 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (₨ 366) | ₨ 242 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨ 781) | ₨ 378 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (₨ 55,664) | ₨ 77,370 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (₨ 28) | ₨ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$94 (₨ 7,332) | ₨ 3,337 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨ 2,183) | ₨ 369 | + 491% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,184 prices entered by 855 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 142% more expensive than in Nepal
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