Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 1.61 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 3.73 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 3.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.34 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (CHF 3.50) | CHF 2.06 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.52 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.55 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (CHF 1,670) | CHF 2,736 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 (CHF 1,434) | CHF 2,168 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (CHF 191) | CHF 167 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 (CHF 1,429) | CHF 1,619 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (CHF 1,273) | CHF 1,180 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (CHF 114) | CHF 94 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (CHF 49) | CHF 40 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (CHF 463) | CHF 400 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (CHF 167) | CHF 137 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (CHF 18) | CHF 30 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (CHF 78) | CHF 111 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (CHF 41) | CHF 60 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (CHF 117) | CHF 128 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (CHF 160) | CHF 167 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (CHF 24,985) | CHF 28,438 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.50 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 (CHF 95) | CHF 84 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 24 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (CHF 41) | CHF 106 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 4.74 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 5.27 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 3.91 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 4.67 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (CHF 39) | CHF 77 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (CHF 174) | CHF 246 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (CHF 66) | CHF 107 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 5.06 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (CHF 552) | CHF 464 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (CHF 0.27) | CHF 0.39 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (CHF 57) | CHF 110 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (CHF 23) | CHF 9 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,459 prices entered by 319 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland
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