Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$26 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.82 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.00 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 3.41 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 2.65 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 2.64 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.62 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.58 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.24 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.48 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (CHF 1,573) | CHF 3,343 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (CHF 1,214) | CHF 2,302 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (CHF 96) | CHF 182 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (CHF 1,175) | CHF 2,242 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (CHF 922) | CHF 1,586 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (CHF 80) | CHF 159 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (CHF 37) | CHF 40 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (CHF 322) | CHF 329 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (CHF 92) | CHF 148 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$21 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (CHF 19) | CHF 31 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$143 (CHF 68) | CHF 115 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (CHF 44) | CHF 55 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (CHF 98) | CHF 126 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (CHF 92) | CHF 171 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$48,326 (CHF 22,932) | CHF 29,589 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.79 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (CHF 76) | CHF 80 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 18 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$69 (CHF 33) | CHF 121 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$12 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 5.34 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 5.10 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 5.10 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 4.05 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 4.03 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (CHF 17) | CHF 47 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (CHF 31) | CHF 76 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (CHF 18) | CHF 38 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (CHF 119) | CHF 189 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (CHF 53) | CHF 124 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.69 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 5.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (CHF 557) | CHF 497 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 0.59 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (CHF 34) | CHF 92 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$42 (CHF 20) | CHF 9 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland
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