- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (4,451 ₦) | 2,344 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (2,898 ₦) | 1,827 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (2,143 ₦) | 1,024 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (541 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,702 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (1,824 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (2,151 ₦) | 1,807 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (971 ₦) | 1,108 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (892 ₦) | 765 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.95 (1,284 ₦) | 349 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (4,521 ₦) | 2,232 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.41 (885 ₦) | 386 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.28 (591 ₦) | 356 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,701 (700,260 ₦) | 335,964 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,160 (559,919 ₦) | 279,020 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (84,977 ₦) | 31,356 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,772 (459,342 ₦) | 221,084 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,470 (381,189 ₦) | 206,340 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (70,121 ₦) | 18,610 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (19,167 ₦) | 6,660 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$634 (164,323 ₦) | 138,110 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$216 (55,989 ₦) | 39,921 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (2,749 ₦) | 1,157 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (6,269 ₦) | 1,253 ₦ | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (26,939 ₦) | 6,658 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (19,754 ₦) | 9,086 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (42,042 ₦) | 17,816 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (44,802 ₦) | 25,379 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 201% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,868 (8,522,011 ₦) | 4,376,070 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (523 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$167 (43,330 ₦) | 11,334 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (3,803 ₦) | 1,403 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (1,800 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (12,820 ₦) | 7,784 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (2,091 ₦) | 1,841 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (1,574 ₦) | 980 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (1,407 ₦) | 1,380 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (770 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (899 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (6,651 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 398% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (15,986 ₦) | 7,244 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (8,331 ₦) | 3,028 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$152 (39,358 ₦) | 20,335 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (25,282 ₦) | 19,345 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (4,169 ₦) | 2,789 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (1,259 ₦) | 1,541 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (2,421 ₦) | 452 ₦ | + 436% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$714 (185,158 ₦) | 252,374 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (120 ₦) | 86 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (18,036 ₦) | 13,609 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (7,135 ₦) | 415 ₦ | + 1618% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
259.281
NGN
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,865 prices entered by 799 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria
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