- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (4,076 ₦) | 2,569 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (2,735 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (1,968 ₦) | 998 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (518 ₦) | 823 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,585 ₦) | 601 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.96 (1,430 ₦) | 626 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (1,925 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (890 ₦) | 1,148 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (795 ₦) | 822 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.94 (1,425 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (4,385 ₦) | 2,313 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (812 ₦) | 385 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (487 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 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$2,677 (642,048 ₦) | 337,231 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (510,934 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (78,772 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (431,009 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (326,385 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (71,008 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (17,783 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (143,311 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (42,685 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (2,280 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (5,595 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (24,295 ₦) | 6,602 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (17,209 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (38,605 ₦) | 16,922 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (39,391 ₦) | 27,551 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,958 (7,666,033 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (514 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (43,825 ₦) | 10,880 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (3,417 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (1,582 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (11,785 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (2,018 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (1,382 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (1,253 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (764 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (872 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (6,007 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (14,159 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (7,872 ₦) | 3,124 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (40,285 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (24,212 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (4,024 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (1,126 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (2,404 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 363% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (171,442 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (87 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$94 (22,581 ₦) | 14,746 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (6,722 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 1383% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
239.876
NGN
/
NZD
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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