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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (kr 105) | kr 201 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (kr 70) | kr 115 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (kr 43) | kr 65 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.04 (kr 12) | kr 19 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (kr 40) | kr 48 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.24 (kr 31) | kr 37 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (kr 37) | kr 65 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.92 (kr 23) | kr 30 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.37 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.47 (kr 26) | kr 32 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (kr 102) | kr 177 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.27 (kr 19) | kr 39 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.12 (kr 12) | kr 25 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,753 (kr 16,089) | kr 21,694 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,069 (kr 12,091) | kr 16,077 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$292 (kr 1,708) | kr 2,309 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,013 (kr 11,767) | kr 13,469 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,485 (kr 8,678) | kr 10,329 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$166 (kr 967) | kr 1,768 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (kr 420) | kr 272 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$749 (kr 4,376) | kr 3,902 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$247 (kr 1,445) | kr 1,180 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (kr 63) | kr 109 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (kr 135) | kr 255 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (kr 694) | kr 919 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (kr 424) | kr 353 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (kr 914) | kr 977 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$179 (kr 1,045) | kr 1,497 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,253 (kr 182,652) | kr 310,882 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.22 (kr 13) | kr 16 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$166 (kr 971) | kr 748 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (kr 73) | kr 69 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (kr 40) | kr 113 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (kr 308) | kr 681 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (kr 49) | kr 33 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.79 (kr 34) | kr 37 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.88 (kr 34) | kr 43 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (kr 18) | kr 33 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.86 (kr 23) | kr 26 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$28 (kr 166) | kr 362 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 18% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (kr 333) | kr 575 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (kr 180) | kr 268 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$185 (kr 1,084) | kr 909 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (kr 549) | kr 923 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (kr 89) | kr 134 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.84 (kr 28) | kr 51 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (kr 55) | kr 89 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$684 (kr 3,996) | kr 4,305 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (kr 2.62) | kr 1.48 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (kr 365) | kr 446 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (kr 174) | kr 125 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,198 prices entered by 509 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 18% cheaper than in Norway
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