Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (₨3,626) | ₨972 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (₨2,473) | ₨1,004 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨1,452) | ₨365 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (₨440) | ₨170 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (₨1,668) | ₨282 | + 492% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (₨1,512) | ₨255 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (₨1,578) | ₨1,139 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (₨859) | ₨290 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (₨630) | ₨117 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (₨865) | ₨549 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₨3,494) | ₨2,784 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (₨681) | ₨289 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (₨438) | ₨191 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 381% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 381% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (₨641,449) | ₨115,670 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (₨512,329) | ₨70,950 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (₨39,195) | ₨25,995 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (₨436,941) | ₨59,502 | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (₨347,497) | ₨50,821 | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (₨24,348) | ₨20,152 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (₨14,039) | ₨2,097 | + 570% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (₨126,764) | ₨71,636 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (₨46,909) | ₨23,262 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (₨2,412) | ₨1,718 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (₨5,229) | ₨1,977 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (₨20,222) | ₨3,426 | + 490% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (₨14,745) | ₨6,254 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (₨29,551) | ₨13,199 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (₨36,669) | ₨8,569 | + 328% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (₨6,372,432) | ₨4,456,060 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (₨472) | ₨270 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (₨20,789) | ₨4,626 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨2,586) | ₨1,015 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (₨1,009) | ₨1,391 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (₨11,655) | ₨3,667 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨1,403) | ₨521 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨1,107) | ₨922 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₨1,329) | ₨736 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (₨587) | ₨249 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (₨766) | ₨242 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (₨6,709) | ₨860 | + 680% | |
| Entertainment | + 259% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 259% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (₨11,942) | ₨3,545 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (₨6,594) | ₨2,089 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (₨25,598) | ₨2,959 | + 765% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (₨21,606) | ₨7,109 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (₨3,335) | ₨880 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (₨986) | ₨669 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (₨1,826) | ₨745 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (₨201,931) | ₨119,622 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (₨75) | ₨3.79 | + 1887% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₨11,821) | ₨3,764 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (₨6,587) | ₨415 | + 1485% | |
| TOTAL | + 222% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,704 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan
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