Cost of living in New Zealand compared to South Korea
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (₩19,955) | ₩12,081 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (₩13,609) | ₩7,849 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (₩7,354) | ₩5,923 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (₩2,270) | ₩2,942 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₩9,504) | ₩5,102 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (₩8,015) | ₩7,780 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₩6,349) | ₩8,958 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (₩3,880) | ₩6,825 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (₩3,352) | ₩4,178 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (₩5,055) | ₩3,056 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₩16,334) | ₩21,973 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (₩3,607) | ₩3,494 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (₩2,635) | ₩4,603 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 79% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (₩3,294,898) | ₩1,500,120 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (₩2,713,565) | ₩1,934,250 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (₩159,418) | ₩240,148 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (₩2,017,452) | ₩1,264,360 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (₩1,779,415) | ₩725,161 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (₩124,231) | ₩80,000 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (₩72,752) | ₩28,380 | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (₩457,397) | ₩433,362 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (₩187,185) | ₩100,000 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (₩15,649) | ₩16,029 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (₩25,751) | ₩14,433 | + 78% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 25% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (₩112,757) | ₩85,819 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (₩76,729) | ₩66,260 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (₩150,756) | ₩96,399 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (₩182,463) | ₩148,450 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 90% 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$41,100 (₩33,270,845) | ₩39,273,000 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (₩2,307) | ₩1,635 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (₩153,679) | ₩58,441 | + 163% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (₩8,033) | ₩7,985 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (₩4,048) | ₩12,000 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (₩48,870) | ₩39,691 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₩5,855) | ₩20,000 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (₩4,334) | ₩15,000 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₩6,367) | ₩9,644 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (₩2,504) | ₩3,593 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (₩3,234) | ₩6,320 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (₩31,043) | ₩14,338 | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (₩56,451) | ₩37,219 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (₩34,971) | ₩27,364 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (₩145,813) | ₩249,761 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (₩110,105) | ₩127,461 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (₩16,167) | ₩15,654 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (₩4,817) | ₩5,510 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (₩10,211) | ₩6,631 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (₩1,235,036) | ₩924,016 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (₩329) | ₩206 | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (₩58,785) | ₩98,667 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (₩32,245) | ₩4,699 | + 586% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,002 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
809.510
KRW
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 43% more expensive than in South Korea
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