- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨1,588) | ₨528 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨1,047) | ₨604 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨747) | ₨214 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (₨199) | ₨108 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨611) | ₨121 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.88 (₨542) | ₨82 | + 564% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨718) | ₨437 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.66 (₨337) | ₨153 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (₨318) | ₨40 | + 700% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.77 (₨532) | ₨314 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨1,654) | ₨2,141 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (₨307) | ₨117 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.07 (₨191) | ₨55 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 259% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,690 (₨248,000) | ₨57,018 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (₨192,781) | ₨35,866 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (₨30,158) | ₨7,949 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (₨162,047) | ₨44,615 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (₨121,173) | ₨25,314 | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (₨28,190) | ₨6,795 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (₨6,648) | ₨2,652 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (₨53,424) | ₨39,920 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (₨17,177) | ₨11,091 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (₨846) | ₨499 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨2,131) | ₨851 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (₨9,507) | ₨2,542 | + 274% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (₨5,871) | ₨4,026 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (₨14,526) | ₨6,025 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (₨14,396) | ₨5,302 | + 171% | |
| 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$32,733 (₨3,017,281) | ₨1,796,100 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (₨199) | ₨89 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (₨16,274) | ₨2,526 | + 544% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,036) | ₨227 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨653) | ₨639 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (₨4,454) | ₨2,133 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨774) | ₨444 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (₨471) | ₨268 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (₨493) | ₨340 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (₨276) | ₨142 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (₨335) | ₨109 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (₨2,350) | ₨627 | + 275% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨5,505) | ₨1,501 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨2,998) | ₨1,126 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (₨14,241) | ₨3,688 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (₨9,482) | ₨3,095 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨1,525) | ₨526 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (₨430) | ₨391 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨914) | ₨548 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (₨62,557) | ₨54,726 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (₨33) | ₨28 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (₨6,311) | ₨3,850 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨2,589) | ₨182 | + 1326% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
92.179
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,520 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan
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