- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨1,626) | ₨554 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨1,078) | ₨627 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨754) | ₨223 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (₨198) | ₨107 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨656) | ₨122 | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (₨554) | ₨82 | + 573% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨720) | ₨613 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.67 (₨345) | ₨157 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (₨326) | ₨40 | + 722% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.90 (₨554) | ₨283 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨1,700) | ₨2,980 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.32 (₨311) | ₨116 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (₨195) | ₨57 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (₨253,405) | ₨55,953 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (₨194,277) | ₨36,016 | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (₨28,785) | ₨8,195 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (₨168,056) | ₨46,000 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (₨123,207) | ₨29,458 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (₨30,080) | ₨6,939 | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (₨6,887) | ₨2,737 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (₨57,988) | ₨41,391 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (₨18,325) | ₨11,316 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (₨884) | ₨503 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨2,165) | ₨1,031 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (₨10,222) | ₨2,663 | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (₨6,227) | ₨4,551 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (₨14,801) | ₨6,644 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (₨14,993) | ₨6,006 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (₨3,009,540) | ₨2,201,860 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (₨206) | ₨92 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (₨15,502) | ₨2,561 | + 505% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (₨1,085) | ₨241 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨629) | ₨748 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (₨4,759) | ₨2,396 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨768) | ₨445 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (₨481) | ₨320 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (₨507) | ₨364 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (₨292) | ₨158 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (₨354) | ₨112 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (₨2,469) | ₨589 | + 319% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨5,522) | ₨1,589 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨3,069) | ₨1,181 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (₨13,849) | ₨3,978 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (₨9,641) | ₨3,176 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨1,563) | ₨1,228 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (₨440) | ₨389 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (₨885) | ₨548 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (₨65,097) | ₨57,145 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (₨33) | ₨52 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₨6,443) | ₨3,979 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨2,647) | ₨278 | + 854% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,244 prices entered by 1,199 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan
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