Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨1,768) | ₨577 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (₨1,253) | ₨658 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (₨727) | ₨249 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.15 (₨218) | ₨108 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨732) | ₨120 | + 508% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.38 (₨546) | ₨96 | + 469% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (₨622) | ₨526 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.06 (₨412) | ₨176 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (₨348) | ₨44 | + 686% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.42 (₨448) | ₨344 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨1,806) | ₨1,632 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.38 (₨342) | ₨126 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.32 (₨235) | ₨57 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 275% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,843 (₨288,194) | ₨60,758 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,156 (₨218,611) | ₨35,785 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$253 (₨25,666) | ₨9,753 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,984 (₨201,147) | ₨53,937 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,640 (₨166,281) | ₨30,998 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$158 (₨15,969) | ₨7,631 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (₨7,110) | ₨2,510 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$639 (₨64,764) | ₨40,341 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$209 (₨21,229) | ₨12,473 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (₨1,314) | ₨609 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$26 (₨2,623) | ₨649 | + 304% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨12,203) | ₨2,518 | + 385% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (₨7,398) | ₨3,757 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (₨16,512) | ₨6,430 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$189 (₨19,134) | ₨5,127 | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 261% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,464 (₨3,291,219) | ₨2,319,940 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (₨224) | ₨115 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (₨18,823) | ₨2,310 | + 715% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨1,517) | ₨235 | + 544% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (₨778) | ₨426 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (₨5,331) | ₨1,378 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₨754) | ₨435 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨706) | ₨332 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (₨584) | ₨311 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.73 (₨378) | ₨207 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.66 (₨371) | ₨138 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (₨3,315) | ₨434 | + 663% | |
| Entertainment | + 256% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 256% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (₨6,149) | ₨1,566 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨3,348) | ₨1,256 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$216 (₨21,885) | ₨3,430 | + 538% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (₨9,968) | ₨3,673 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (₨1,595) | ₨792 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.07 (₨514) | ₨348 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨1,034) | ₨516 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$754 (₨76,397) | ₨46,753 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.84 (₨85) | ₨4.30 | + 1873% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 (₨7,269) | ₨4,335 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (₨3,246) | ₨215 | + 1407% | |
| TOTAL | + 230% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,960 prices entered by 718 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan
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