Cost of living in New Zealand compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (₩16,702) | ₩9,728 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (₩11,389) | ₩7,824 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₩6,688) | ₩6,884 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (₩2,028) | ₩2,888 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (₩7,685) | ₩6,434 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (₩6,963) | ₩8,039 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (₩7,270) | ₩7,984 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (₩3,955) | ₩8,424 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (₩2,902) | ₩4,900 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (₩3,986) | ₩2,924 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₩16,093) | ₩20,791 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (₩3,137) | ₩3,925 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (₩2,019) | ₩4,099 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (₩2,954,482) | ₩3,727,990 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (₩2,359,758) | ₩2,236,600 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (₩180,528) | ₩272,954 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (₩2,012,525) | ₩1,095,220 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (₩1,600,550) | ₩714,933 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (₩112,144) | ₩120,000 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (₩64,662) | ₩30,234 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (₩583,868) | ₩219,090 | + 166% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (₩216,059) | ₩100,000 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (₩11,109) | ₩16,029 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (₩24,082) | ₩14,433 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (₩93,141) | ₩82,132 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (₩67,913) | ₩59,762 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (₩136,108) | ₩94,430 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (₩168,895) | ₩148,450 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 29% 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$37,057 (₩29,351,082) | ₩41,461,500 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (₩2,172) | ₩1,846 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (₩95,753) | ₩56,684 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₩11,912) | ₩7,985 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (₩4,647) | ₩12,000 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (₩53,681) | ₩42,086 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₩6,464) | ₩21,034 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₩5,098) | ₩15,000 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₩6,122) | ₩9,644 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (₩2,704) | ₩3,593 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (₩3,528) | ₩8,235 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (₩30,899) | ₩12,817 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 35% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| New Zealand | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (₩55,003) | ₩32,969 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (₩30,372) | ₩28,078 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (₩117,904) | ₩270,239 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (₩99,516) | ₩67,904 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (₩15,361) | ₩15,654 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (₩4,543) | ₩5,405 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (₩8,410) | ₩4,618 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (₩930,084) | ₩780,501 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (₩347) | ₩207 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₩54,448) | ₩84,504 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (₩30,342) | ₩4,500 | + 574% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
792.046
KRW
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,285 prices entered by 175 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in South Korea
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