Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (₨2,688) | ₨520 | + 417% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (₨1,605) | ₨735 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (₨880) | ₨215 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.53 (₨305) | ₨118 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (₨912) | ₨171 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨888) | ₨102 | + 773% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (₨822) | ₨658 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.08 (₨492) | ₨191 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.04 (₨367) | ₨49 | + 652% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.14 (₨620) | ₨220 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨2,191) | ₨2,141 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.36 (₨406) | ₨173 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.98 (₨360) | ₨75 | + 377% | |
| 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$3,289 (₨396,864) | ₨62,047 | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,681 (₨323,457) | ₨41,741 | + 675% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (₨31,404) | ₨12,734 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,268 (₨273,607) | ₨51,003 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,844 (₨222,542) | ₨40,597 | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$221 (₨26,657) | ₨10,342 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (₨9,514) | ₨2,215 | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$753 (₨90,890) | ₨48,051 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$312 (₨37,586) | ₨18,356 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (₨1,868) | ₨851 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (₨3,872) | ₨804 | + 382% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (₨14,137) | ₨3,685 | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$79 (₨9,583) | ₨7,400 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (₨18,126) | ₨17,451 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$204 (₨24,623) | ₨9,264 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,788 (₨4,559,252) | ₨5,127,630 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.66 (₨321) | ₨146 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$184 (₨22,177) | ₨2,605 | + 751% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$8 (₨979) | ₨237 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (₨997) | ₨572 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$54 (₨6,539) | ₨1,768 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨966) | ₨1,267 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨814) | ₨575 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨739) | ₨371 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.10 (₨374) | ₨352 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.36 (₨526) | ₨116 | + 352% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$35 (₨4,242) | ₨681 | + 523% | |
| Entertainment | + 246% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Zealand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (₨8,468) | ₨1,553 | + 445% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (₨4,482) | ₨1,186 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$206 (₨24,834) | ₨2,403 | + 933% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (₨13,103) | ₨4,127 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨2,052) | ₨356 | + 477% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.11 (₨617) | ₨461 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨1,233) | ₨513 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$777 (₨93,796) | ₨68,038 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.40 (₨48) | ₨4.02 | + 1105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (₨8,610) | ₨3,768 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (₨4,126) | ₨249 | + 1559% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,092 prices entered by 416 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan
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