Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €18 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.78) | €5.98 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (€1.37) | €1.40 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (€6) | €4.58 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€4.77) | €2.87 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.58) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (€2.75) | €2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (€2.23) | €1.95 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.75) | €1.79 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (€2.60) | €3.37 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (€1.62) | €1.42 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (€2,141) | €2,187 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (€1,762) | €2,001 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (€119) | €232 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,540 (€1,399) | €1,535 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (€1,197) | €1,303 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (€86) | €199 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (€48) | €43 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$678 (€374) | €296 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (€103) | €153 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (€19) | €17 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (€73) | €93 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (€50) | €32 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€109) | €107 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (€117) | €166 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (€25,612) | €35,068 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.53) | €2.01 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (€102) | €89 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (€8) | €3.62 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (€33) | €71 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.47) | €4.78 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.40) | €4.58 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (€1.74) | €2.11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (€2.10) | €3.41 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€20) | €28 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (€40) | €53 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (€140) | €220 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (€72) | €70 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (€3.26) | €4.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.56 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€647) | €754 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€36) | €52 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €12 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,696 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is about the same as in Netherlands
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