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 (4,204 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (2,882 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (1,785 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (497 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,675 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.18 (1,239 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (1,518 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.03 (964 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.43 (820 ₦) | 652 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.45 (1,064 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (4,210 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (771 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (559 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,813 (672,813 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,177 (520,567 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$233 (55,680 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,961 (469,077 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,499 (358,589 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$139 (33,266 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (17,225 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$659 (157,574 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$206 (49,325 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (3,026 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (5,967 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 419% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$113 (26,934 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$78 (18,673 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (39,766 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$183 (43,723 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,352 (7,497,841 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (529 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$182 (43,636 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (3,373 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$17 (4,112 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (12,625 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (2,016 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (1,567 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (1,576 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (713 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.19 (1,002 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (7,472 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (13,935 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (7,512 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$222 (53,100 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$99 (23,715 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (3,756 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (1,191 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (2,429 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$703 (168,073 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.39 (93 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (16,504 ₦) | 17,492 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (7,290 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 1433% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,617 prices entered by 434 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria
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