- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (kr 92) | kr 220 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (kr 62) | kr 114 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr 44) | kr 73 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (kr 12) | kr 19 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (kr 36) | kr 50 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.99 (kr 32) | kr 32 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (kr 44) | kr 63 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (kr 20) | kr 28 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.38 (kr 18) | kr 21 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.96 (kr 32) | kr 31 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (kr 99) | kr 166 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (kr 18) | kr 38 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,687 (kr 14,537) | kr 20,550 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,136 (kr 11,553) | kr 14,718 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$333 (kr 1,803) | kr 2,890 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,803 (kr 9,753) | kr 13,598 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (kr 7,361) | kr 10,689 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (kr 1,601) | kr 1,133 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (kr 401) | kr 314 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (kr 3,232) | kr 3,579 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (kr 963) | kr 890 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (kr 51) | kr 158 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (kr 126) | kr 275 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (kr 548) | kr 1,027 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (kr 388) | kr 432 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (kr 868) | kr 1,115 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (kr 888) | kr 1,507 | - 41% | |
| 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$31,958 (kr 172,889) | kr 333,057 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (kr 12) | kr 15 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (kr 988) | kr 732 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (kr 77) | kr 73 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (kr 36) | kr 181 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (kr 266) | kr 443 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (kr 46) | kr 45 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (kr 31) | kr 39 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (kr 28) | kr 44 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (kr 17) | kr 24 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (kr 20) | kr 28 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (kr 135) | kr 363 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (kr 322) | kr 504 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (kr 175) | kr 254 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (kr 909) | kr 974 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (kr 546) | kr 889 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (kr 91) | kr 135 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.67 (kr 25) | kr 48 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (kr 54) | kr 87 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (kr 3,866) | kr 4,395 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (kr 1.96) | kr 2.23 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$93 (kr 504) | kr 498 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (kr 152) | kr 121 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.410
NOK
/
NZD
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in Norway
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