Cost of living in New Zealand compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (₩20,317) | ₩11,240 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (₩12,988) | ₩8,193 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (₩6,992) | ₩6,251 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (₩2,009) | ₩2,963 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₩9,472) | ₩4,279 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (₩6,976) | ₩7,882 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₩6,708) | ₩8,410 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₩4,028) | ₩9,989 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (₩3,266) | ₩4,206 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (₩5,486) | ₩3,564 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₩15,069) | ₩29,378 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (₩3,802) | ₩2,506 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (₩2,374) | ₩4,269 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (₩3,133,889) | ₩3,565,030 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (₩2,579,119) | ₩1,911,090 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (₩174,568) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (₩2,036,392) | ₩1,369,270 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (₩1,709,537) | ₩776,874 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (₩125,192) | ₩542,787 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (₩69,361) | ₩29,901 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (₩547,134) | ₩800,000 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (₩156,372) | ₩150,000 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (₩16,499) | ₩14,795 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (₩28,137) | ₩30,000 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (₩106,912) | ₩85,301 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (₩73,422) | ₩66,207 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (₩159,360) | ₩119,110 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (₩170,936) | ₩172,946 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (₩36,968,586) | ₩35,630,100 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (₩2,233) | ₩1,683 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (₩149,708) | ₩62,057 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₩11,964) | ₩9,000 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₩10,000 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (₩47,916) | ₩200,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₩17,379 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₩5,078) | ₩11,250 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (₩7,899) | ₩10,000 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (₩2,553) | ₩2,000 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (₩3,068) | ₩3,239 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (₩28,739) | ₩16,918 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (₩58,970) | ₩51,145 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (₩33,843) | ₩30,000 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (₩205,414) | ₩40,000 | + 414% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (₩105,428) | ₩68,634 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (₩15,835) | ₩15,000 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (₩4,772) | ₩5,270 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (₩9,990) | ₩4,968 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (₩946,610) | ₩1,089,690 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (₩411) | ₩240 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (₩53,301) | ₩74,234 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (₩32,403) | ₩4,500 | + 620% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
806.153
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 839 prices entered by 126 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in South Korea
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