Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$23 (6,516 ₦) | 3,871 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (3,641 ₦) | 4,246 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (2,206 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.03 (572 ₦) | 893 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (2,026 ₦) | 877 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (2,161 ₦) | 736 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (2,222 ₦) | 6,350 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.29 (1,209 ₦) | 1,436 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.58 (1,008 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.71 (1,327 ₦) | 926 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (5,926 ₦) | 5,162 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.49 (983 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.48 (699 ₦) | 705 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,033 (854,712 ₦) | 1,005,700 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,408 (678,412 ₦) | 489,958 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$240 (67,714 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,479 (698,615 ₦) | 409,126 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,952 (550,023 ₦) | 226,996 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$181 (50,980 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (20,522 ₦) | 24,137 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$820 (230,981 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$295 (83,024 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$18 (5,062 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (7,630 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$135 (37,952 ₦) | 11,761 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$84 (23,707 ₦) | 17,015 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (46,728 ₦) | 47,907 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$244 (68,654 ₦) | 23,597 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,942 (10,973,006 ₦) | 5,284,510 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.31 (651 ₦) | 184 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$172 (48,426 ₦) | 19,301 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (3,923 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (2,176 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$56 (15,915 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (2,301 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.62 (1,583 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (1,845 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.47 (977 ₦) | 900 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.26 (1,202 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (9,479 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$64 (18,077 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (9,462 ₦) | 5,208 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$227 (64,059 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (30,366 ₦) | 19,735 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (4,895 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.16 (1,455 ₦) | 1,618 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (3,263 ₦) | 848 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (218,419 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.10 (310 ₦) | 98 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$89 (25,047 ₦) | 14,945 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (9,031 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 1167% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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