- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (4,301 ₦) | 2,482 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (2,753 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (1,949 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (504 ₦) | 807 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,585 ₦) | 607 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (1,549 ₦) | 648 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (1,942 ₦) | 2,082 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.73 (903 ₦) | 1,139 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (809 ₦) | 830 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (1,293 ₦) | 346 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (4,246 ₦) | 2,511 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.36 (814 ₦) | 401 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.20 (534 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,632 (638,045 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,170 (526,136 ₦) | 197,775 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$317 (76,877 ₦) | 27,056 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,817 (440,493 ₦) | 217,594 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,435 (347,807 ₦) | 124,903 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$290 (70,259 ₦) | 23,350 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (17,757 ₦) | 6,833 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (149,543 ₦) | 128,664 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$203 (49,319 ₦) | 37,311 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (2,411 ₦) | 1,700 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (5,768 ₦) | 1,391 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (24,384 ₦) | 6,567 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (20,071 ₦) | 8,639 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (37,743 ₦) | 16,854 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (42,164 ₦) | 25,764 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 208% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,786 (7,706,383 ₦) | 4,706,360 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (499 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$173 (41,890 ₦) | 9,966 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (3,240 ₦) | 1,289 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (1,687 ₦) | 2,226 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (12,071 ₦) | 7,565 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (2,008 ₦) | 1,578 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (1,360 ₦) | 990 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.06 (1,227 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (721 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.48 (845 ₦) | 434 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (6,055 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (14,964 ₦) | 5,974 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (7,786 ₦) | 3,112 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$162 (39,316 ₦) | 21,756 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (24,610 ₦) | 16,884 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (4,062 ₦) | 2,462 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (1,178 ₦) | 1,630 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (2,305 ₦) | 502 ₦ | + 359% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (171,554 ₦) | 246,077 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (102 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (16,601 ₦) | 14,558 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (6,684 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 1466% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
242.449
NGN
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,593 prices entered by 788 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria
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