Cost of living in New Zealand compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (£11) | £15 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (£7) | £7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£3.46) | £3.90 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (£0.97) | £1.07 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (£4.62) | £3.71 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (£2.97) | £2.45 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (£3.61) | £4.90 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (£2.21) | £1.99 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (£1.63) | £0.87 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (£2.93) | £2.01 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (£9) | £10 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (£1.96) | £2.19 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (£1.00) | £1.02 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (£1,473) | £2,768 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (£1,137) | £1,978 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (£90) | £175 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (£1,100) | £1,593 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (£863) | £1,185 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (£75) | £136 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (£35) | £26 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (£302) | £269 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (£86) | £98 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (£9) | £7 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (£17) | £15 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (£61) | £69 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (£37) | £35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (£91) | £81 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (£86) | £85 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (£20,909) | £28,289 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (£1.23) | £1.43 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (£71) | £107 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (£5.88) | £3.50 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (£2.22) | £8 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$67 (£30) | £64 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (£3.09) | £3.86 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (£2.52) | £2.29 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (£3.71) | £4.96 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (£1.35) | £2.28 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (£1.46) | £1.95 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (£16) | £16 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (£29) | £39 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (£17) | £22 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (£111) | £110 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (£50) | £65 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (£8) | £12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.79 (£2.57) | £3.85 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (£5.85) | £6 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (£522) | £427 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (£0.23) | £0.11 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (£31) | £41 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (£18) | £15 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,412 prices entered by 460 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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