Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Spain
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €18 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.82) | €3.84 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (€1.44) | €1.03 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (€6) | €2.88 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€4.85) | €2.10 | + 132% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€4.81) | €7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.91 (€2.74) | €2.04 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.07 (€2.27) | €1.52 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.75) | €1.16 | + 224% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (€2.47) | €2.05 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (€1.57) | €1.05 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,942 (€2,198) | €1,441 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,266 (€1,821) | €998 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (€121) | €110 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,548 (€1,421) | €925 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (€1,211) | €674 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (€87) | €75 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (€49) | €26 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (€333) | €317 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (€104) | €94 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €7 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (€19) | €12 | + 62% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (€79) | €76 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (€51) | €33 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (€110) | €87 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (€121) | €91 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 116% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 116% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (€25,929) | €26,507 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.55) | €1.56 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (€103) | €28 | + 274% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Spain | ||||
New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (€33) | €60 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.06 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (€3.29) | €2.83 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.42) | €2.86 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (€1.52) | €1.85 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (€1.95) | €2.21 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (€21) | €16 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (€45) | €35 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €17 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (€142) | €53 | + 168% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (€74) | €50 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (€3.30) | €2.81 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €4.50 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€655) | €495 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€37) | €51 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €5.32 | + 321% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,310 prices entered by 1,008 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 58% more expensive than in Spain
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