Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (₨4,249) | ₨802 | + 430% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (₨2,608) | ₨1,160 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨1,307) | ₨585 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (₨365) | ₨229 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (₨1,745) | ₨313 | + 458% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨1,123) | ₨158 | + 609% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨1,363) | ₨879 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (₨834) | ₨266 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (₨615) | ₨103 | + 499% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (₨1,107) | ₨630 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₨3,272) | ₨2,758 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (₨739) | ₨249 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (₨378) | ₨146 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 347% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (₨556,057) | ₨93,306 | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (₨429,240) | ₨55,839 | + 669% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (₨34,019) | ₨20,080 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (₨415,358) | ₨79,128 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (₨325,900) | ₨39,248 | + 730% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (₨28,428) | ₨16,807 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (₨13,141) | ₨2,605 | + 405% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (₨113,943) | ₨61,383 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (₨32,540) | ₨29,384 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (₨3,343) | ₨1,214 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (₨6,557) | ₨2,976 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (₨23,151) | ₨4,498 | + 415% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (₨13,999) | ₨9,724 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (₨34,470) | ₨12,486 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (₨32,487) | ₨13,517 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 290% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 290% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (₨7,894,717) | ₨2,800,000 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (₨466) | ₨272 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (₨26,972) | ₨3,752 | + 619% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (₨2,219) | ₨230 | + 867% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (₨10,953) | ₨3,307 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₨1,168) | ₨1,222 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (₨950) | ₨649 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₨1,401) | ₨557 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (₨510) | ₨396 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (₨553) | ₨217 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (₨5,978) | ₨495 | + 1108% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (₨10,877) | ₨3,859 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (₨6,558) | ₨1,827 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (₨42,031) | ₨6,844 | + 514% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$113 (₨18,892) | ₨8,435 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (₨3,053) | ₨2,877 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.71 (₨959) | ₨566 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (₨2,147) | ₨965 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (₨196,985) | ₨149,999 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (₨86) | ₨255 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (₨11,859) | ₨5,305 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (₨6,721) | ₨637 | + 954% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,361 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan
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