Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (₨1,960) | ₨441 | + 345% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (₨1,368) | ₨682 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨840) | ₨269 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (₨228) | ₨115 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨790) | ₨152 | + 420% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨775) | ₨86 | + 799% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨848) | ₨730 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.14 (₨459) | ₨149 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.20 (₨354) | ₨53 | + 575% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.42 (₨601) | ₨304 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₨2,189) | ₨1,613 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (₨398) | ₨130 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (₨240) | ₨81 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 299% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,550 (₨282,824) | ₨68,178 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,144 (₨237,777) | ₨38,848 | + 512% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$305 (₨33,806) | ₨11,046 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,212 (₨245,341) | ₨53,451 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (₨214,936) | ₨33,101 | + 549% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$173 (₨19,134) | ₨9,791 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (₨8,706) | ₨2,408 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$750 (₨83,187) | ₨45,353 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (₨28,292) | ₨22,152 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (₨1,659) | ₨767 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (₨2,984) | ₨518 | + 476% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$128 (₨14,141) | ₨3,232 | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (₨6,929) | ₨5,463 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 (₨19,487) | ₨9,871 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$253 (₨28,083) | ₨6,396 | + 339% | |
| Transportation | + 228% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (₨4,217,646) | ₨2,677,660 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.97 (₨219) | ₨106 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$148 (₨16,392) | ₨2,392 | + 585% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (₨1,537) | ₨250 | + 514% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (₨661) | ₨778 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (₨6,844) | ₨1,865 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₨754) | ₨577 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨689) | ₨370 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨703) | ₨526 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (₨372) | ₨185 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (₨466) | ₨156 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (₨3,436) | ₨515 | + 567% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨6,595) | ₨2,013 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (₨4,112) | ₨1,512 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (₨29,433) | ₨2,928 | + 905% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (₨11,194) | ₨3,842 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (₨2,075) | ₨1,548 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (₨553) | ₨492 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (₨1,219) | ₨444 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (₨93,261) | ₨75,858 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (₨46) | ₨41 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (₨8,785) | ₨3,909 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (₨3,802) | ₨282 | + 1248% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,443 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan
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