Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (kr 164) | kr 227 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (kr 106) | kr 136 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr 55) | kr 82 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (kr 16) | kr 25 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (kr 75) | kr 58 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (kr 59) | kr 49 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (kr 50) | kr 83 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.76 (kr 31) | kr 32 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.03 (kr 26) | kr 22 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (kr 44) | kr 35 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (kr 119) | kr 186 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (kr 29) | kr 34 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (kr 18) | kr 31 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,192 (kr 27,391) | kr 22,326 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,356 (kr 21,925) | kr 18,504 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (kr 1,415) | kr 2,720 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,542 (kr 16,606) | kr 16,458 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (kr 14,363) | kr 12,877 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (kr 1,018) | kr 2,550 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (kr 570) | kr 466 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (kr 3,906) | kr 7,561 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (kr 1,220) | kr 1,915 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (kr 134) | kr 93 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (kr 221) | kr 376 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (kr 928) | kr 1,043 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (kr 601) | kr 489 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (kr 1,284) | kr 1,192 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (kr 1,414) | kr 1,621 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (kr 303,836) | kr 396,153 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (kr 18) | kr 23 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (kr 1,218) | kr 788 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (kr 110) | kr 65 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr 107 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (kr 390) | kr 512 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr 53 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (kr 37) | kr 38 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (kr 52) | kr 54 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (kr 18) | kr 39 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (kr 23) | kr 26 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (kr 249) | kr 519 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (kr 533) | kr 543 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (kr 274) | kr 306 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (kr 1,665) | kr 523 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (kr 866) | kr 986 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (kr 128) | kr 161 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.89 (kr 38) | kr 52 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (kr 83) | kr 103 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (kr 7,672) | kr 5,946 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (kr 3.33) | kr 1.11 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (kr 432) | kr 524 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (kr 263) | kr 148 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
6.534
NOK
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 192 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Norway
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