Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (6,025 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (4,048 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (2,274 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.29 (669 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (2,623 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (2,217 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (2,671 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (1,360 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (960 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.46 (1,299 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (5,473 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.57 (1,041 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (752 ₦) | 554 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,470 (1,011,954 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (734,613 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (75,742 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (656,486 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (504,426 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (54,877 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 487% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (22,248 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (193,196 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (66,352 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (4,068 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (9,523 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 535% | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (34,082 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (26,161 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (46,087 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (63,586 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,299 (11,752,774 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (808 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$157 (45,680 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (3,373 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 781% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (2,178 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (20,869 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (2,619 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (1,846 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (2,159 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (1,006 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (1,265 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (10,371 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 513% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Zealand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (22,209 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (11,766 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (40,249 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (36,333 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (5,271 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.57 (1,625 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (3,128 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 526% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (265,895 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (100 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$63 (18,498 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (10,550 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 1991% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,612 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria
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