- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.13 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.71 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 4.13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CHF 5.00) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.72 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 3.79 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.90 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.61 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 2.39 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.43 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 2.50 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.09 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.42 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,680 (CHF 1,701) | CHF 2,888 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,145 (CHF 1,362) | CHF 2,296 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (CHF 208) | CHF 181 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,825 (CHF 1,159) | CHF 1,886 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,387 (CHF 880) | CHF 1,416 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$277 (CHF 176) | CHF 143 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (CHF 47) | CHF 45 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (CHF 385) | CHF 545 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (CHF 124) | CHF 176 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (CHF 64) | CHF 116 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (CHF 54) | CHF 51 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (CHF 99) | CHF 130 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$161 (CHF 102) | CHF 180 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,785 (CHF 20,173) | CHF 27,655 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.84 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (CHF 108) | CHF 87 | + 25% | |
| 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$14 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 32 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (CHF 32) | CHF 122 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 5.68 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.74 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 4.70 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.27 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.08 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.58 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 3.38 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (CHF 38) | CHF 70 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$164 (CHF 104) | CHF 124 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (CHF 64) | CHF 109 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 5.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (CHF 449) | CHF 529 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.36 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$92 (CHF 58) | CHF 93 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (CHF 18) | CHF 8 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,579 prices entered by 1,077 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland
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