- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 36% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (kr 100) | kr 222 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (kr 64) | kr 110 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr 45) | kr 72 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (kr 12) | kr 18 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (kr 37) | kr 50 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (kr 35) | kr 34 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (kr 43) | kr 61 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.75 (kr 21) | kr 27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.34 (kr 19) | kr 19 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.63 (kr 31) | kr 31 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (kr 100) | kr 166 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.36 (kr 19) | kr 37 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,648 (kr 14,805) | kr 20,579 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (kr 11,910) | kr 14,567 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$319 (kr 1,783) | kr 3,105 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,848 (kr 10,333) | kr 13,470 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,415 (kr 7,914) | kr 10,848 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$286 (kr 1,597) | kr 1,266 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (kr 414) | kr 335 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$613 (kr 3,430) | kr 3,611 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (kr 1,107) | kr 853 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (kr 57) | kr 150 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (kr 131) | kr 270 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$99 (kr 553) | kr 1,034 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (kr 483) | kr 456 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$159 (kr 890) | kr 1,121 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (kr 912) | kr 1,519 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 3% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,712 (kr 177,329) | kr 342,002 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (kr 12) | kr 15 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (kr 984) | kr 725 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (kr 77) | kr 56 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (kr 41) | kr 212 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (kr 278) | kr 455 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (kr 48) | kr 41 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (kr 32) | kr 40 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (kr 29) | kr 42 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (kr 17) | kr 23 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (kr 20) | kr 27 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (kr 141) | kr 354 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (kr 343) | kr 496 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (kr 183) | kr 254 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$182 (kr 1,017) | kr 910 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$105 (kr 590) | kr 894 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (kr 93) | kr 133 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.77 (kr 27) | kr 47 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (kr 55) | kr 87 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (kr 3,957) | kr 4,463 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (kr 2.46) | kr 2.23 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$99 (kr 554) | kr 502 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (kr 154) | kr 120 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.592
NOK
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,602 prices entered by 908 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 20% cheaper than in Norway
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