Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (kr 130) | kr 191 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (kr 75) | kr 112 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (kr 43) | kr 62 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (kr 43) | kr 42 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (kr 38) | kr 34 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (kr 44) | kr 54 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.04 (kr 24) | kr 30 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.37 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.96 (kr 30) | kr 33 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (kr 112) | kr 145 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.43 (kr 20) | kr 37 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.78 (kr 17) | kr 26 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 4% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,204 (kr 19,091) | kr 17,083 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,554 (kr 15,218) | kr 13,069 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$240 (kr 1,432) | kr 1,891 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,400 (kr 14,300) | kr 10,636 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,840 (kr 10,965) | kr 8,217 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$181 (kr 1,078) | kr 1,229 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (kr 465) | kr 478 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$822 (kr 4,896) | kr 4,398 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$353 (kr 2,104) | kr 1,992 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (kr 101) | kr 178 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (kr 167) | kr 328 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (kr 712) | kr 937 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$69 (kr 412) | kr 467 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$142 (kr 846) | kr 1,009 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$211 (kr 1,259) | kr 1,348 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,422 (kr 222,996) | kr 331,126 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.35 (kr 14) | kr 16 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$155 (kr 923) | kr 784 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (kr 78) | kr 58 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (kr 43) | kr 112 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (kr 327) | kr 294 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (kr 51) | kr 41 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.56 (kr 33) | kr 49 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (kr 37) | kr 35 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.78 (kr 23) | kr 25 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.98 (kr 24) | kr 22 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (kr 197) | kr 458 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (kr 390) | kr 608 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (kr 204) | kr 273 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$227 (kr 1,355) | kr 1,626 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (kr 602) | kr 952 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (kr 104) | kr 150 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (kr 30) | kr 45 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (kr 65) | kr 95 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (kr 4,619) | kr 6,525 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (kr 2.67) | kr 1.03 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$74 (kr 444) | kr 442 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (kr 191) | kr 133 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,534 prices entered by 156 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Norway
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