Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 188% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (24,278 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (14,903 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (7,466 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (2,087 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (9,972 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (6,415 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (7,791 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (4,765 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (3,512 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (6,324 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 510% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (18,699 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (4,224 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (2,161 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (3,177,355 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (2,452,712 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (194,388 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (2,373,390 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (1,862,221 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (162,440 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (75,089 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (651,081 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (185,937 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (19,102 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 771% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (37,469 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1155% | |
| Clothes | + 435% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 435% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (132,285 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 677% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (79,989 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 410% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (196,967 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (185,635 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 285% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 285% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (45,111,045 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 802% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (2,662 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (154,118 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (12,677 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (62,587 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (6,674 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (5,428 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (8,008 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (2,914 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (3,159 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (34,157 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 841% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (62,154 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (37,473 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (240,170 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1478% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$113 (107,949 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (17,442 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.71 (5,477 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (12,270 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 763% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (1,125,586 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (489 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (67,761 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (38,404 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1436% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 818 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria
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