Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (kr 137) | kr 202 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (kr 90) | kr 120 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr 51) | kr 73 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.28 (kr 15) | kr 21 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (kr 54) | kr 56 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (kr 49) | kr 39 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (kr 56) | kr 70 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.68 (kr 30) | kr 29 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.28 (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.29 (kr 34) | kr 32 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (kr 122) | kr 177 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (kr 23) | kr 36 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (kr 17) | kr 25 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,285 (kr 21,328) | kr 22,866 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,554 (kr 16,579) | kr 16,955 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$276 (kr 1,795) | kr 1,943 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (kr 15,009) | kr 13,302 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (kr 11,586) | kr 10,305 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (kr 1,222) | kr 854 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (kr 495) | kr 431 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (kr 4,300) | kr 3,787 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (kr 1,477) | kr 3,478 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (kr 82) | kr 86 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (kr 194) | kr 453 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (kr 772) | kr 964 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (kr 582) | kr 472 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (kr 1,037) | kr 999 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (kr 1,347) | kr 1,215 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,774 (kr 258,199) | kr 360,840 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.89 (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$162 (kr 1,052) | kr 818 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 13% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (kr 95) | kr 66 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (kr 51) | kr 116 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$74 (kr 479) | kr 473 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (kr 53) | kr 45 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (kr 39) | kr 41 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (kr 44) | kr 38 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.52 (kr 23) | kr 26 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.74 (kr 31) | kr 23 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (kr 216) | kr 455 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 12% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$75 (kr 488) | kr 1,044 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (kr 253) | kr 286 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$204 (kr 1,326) | kr 1,389 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$127 (kr 823) | kr 974 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (kr 119) | kr 153 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.70 (kr 37) | kr 52 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (kr 67) | kr 92 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (kr 5,034) | kr 5,951 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (kr 2.34) | kr 1.37 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$65 (kr 421) | kr 464 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (kr 235) | kr 146 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,702 prices entered by 189 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Norway
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