Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (4,721 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (3,467 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (1,996 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (576 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (2,042 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (1,618 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (2,030 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.19 (1,150 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.17 (869 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.55 (1,248 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (5,197 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.41 (934 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.04 (559 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 197% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,721 (746,153 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,198 (602,709 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$280 (76,746 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,118 (580,918 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,791 (491,096 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$177 (48,573 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (19,079 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (166,050 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (60,939 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (3,811 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (7,531 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 747% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (30,761 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 378% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (17,354 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$174 (47,612 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$231 (63,371 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$36,021 (9,878,478 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (570 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (44,093 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (3,451 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (1,799 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (14,653 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (1,785 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (1,842 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (1,868 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (911 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.32 (1,183 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (8,656 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (16,230 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (10,030 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$258 (70,733 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (29,700 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (4,905 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.13 (1,408 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (2,859 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 688% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (230,607 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (202 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 629% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (20,131 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (9,196 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 2252% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,812 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria
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