- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (4,268 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (2,822 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (1,999 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (535 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,679 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.89 (1,461 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (1,910 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (920 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.50 (868 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.87 (1,456 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 353% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (4,493 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (829 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (517 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,716 (673,426 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,094 (519,315 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$335 (82,969 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (444,002 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,324 (328,443 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (79,472 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (17,900 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$593 (147,103 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (48,020 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (2,336 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (5,720 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (25,754 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$67 (16,628 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (39,035 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (39,613 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 202% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,882 (8,154,257 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.17 (539 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$174 (43,114 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (2,624 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (1,688 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (11,941 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (2,028 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (1,240 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (1,340 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (773 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.59 (890 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (6,427 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (14,589 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (8,109 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (36,590 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (25,472 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (4,128 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.71 (1,168 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (2,411 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 332% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$680 (168,560 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (87 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (16,837 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (6,992 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 1417% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
247.986
NGN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,644 prices entered by 817 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria
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