- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (kr 100) | kr 210 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (kr 66) | kr 113 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr 46) | kr 69 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (kr 12) | kr 19 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (kr 40) | kr 49 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (kr 34) | kr 31 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (kr 44) | kr 65 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.67 (kr 21) | kr 27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.90 (kr 34) | kr 31 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (kr 104) | kr 169 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.32 (kr 19) | kr 39 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (kr 12) | kr 24 | - 50% | |
| 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$2,708 (kr 15,607) | kr 21,019 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (kr 11,928) | kr 14,640 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (kr 1,767) | kr 2,743 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (kr 10,318) | kr 13,563 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (kr 7,565) | kr 10,544 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (kr 1,847) | kr 1,371 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (kr 423) | kr 309 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (kr 3,560) | kr 3,744 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (kr 1,125) | kr 1,054 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (kr 54) | kr 107 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (kr 133) | kr 267 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (kr 628) | kr 985 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (kr 382) | kr 399 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (kr 909) | kr 1,079 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (kr 921) | kr 1,481 | - 38% | |
| 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$31,886 (kr 183,763) | kr 315,986 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (kr 13) | kr 16 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (kr 952) | kr 742 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (kr 67) | kr 73 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (kr 39) | kr 110 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (kr 292) | kr 404 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (kr 47) | kr 38 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (kr 30) | kr 38 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (kr 31) | kr 43 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (kr 18) | kr 28 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (kr 22) | kr 27 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (kr 152) | kr 337 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (kr 339) | kr 501 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (kr 188) | kr 266 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (kr 850) | kr 872 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (kr 592) | kr 848 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (kr 96) | kr 138 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (kr 27) | kr 49 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (kr 54) | kr 86 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (kr 3,997) | kr 4,375 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (kr 2.03) | kr 2.39 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (kr 396) | kr 473 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (kr 162) | kr 123 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.763
NOK
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,688 prices entered by 860 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 19% cheaper than in Norway
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