- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| 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 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.76 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 4.65 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.73 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 3.82 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.89 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 2.48 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.36 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.43 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.20 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.46 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,632 (CHF 1,785) | CHF 2,960 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,170 (CHF 1,472) | CHF 2,441 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$317 (CHF 215) | CHF 182 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,817 (CHF 1,232) | CHF 1,802 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,435 (CHF 973) | CHF 1,518 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$290 (CHF 197) | CHF 129 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (CHF 50) | CHF 45 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (CHF 418) | CHF 540 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$203 (CHF 138) | CHF 181 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (CHF 68) | CHF 117 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (CHF 56) | CHF 52 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (CHF 106) | CHF 132 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (CHF 118) | CHF 191 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,786 (CHF 21,558) | CHF 28,134 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.84 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$173 (CHF 117) | CHF 86 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 34 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (CHF 34) | CHF 130 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 4.84 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.06 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 4.82 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.28 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.48 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 3.74 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (CHF 17) | CHF 47 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (CHF 42) | CHF 70 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (CHF 22) | CHF 37 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$162 (CHF 110) | CHF 133 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (CHF 69) | CHF 112 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 5.29 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (CHF 480) | CHF 531 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 0.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (CHF 46) | CHF 92 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (CHF 19) | CHF 8 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,402 prices entered by 1,037 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland
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