Cost of living in Wellington (New Zealand) is 83% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Wellington (New Zealand) is 32% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Wellington | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (464 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (320 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (150 NT$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.76 (51 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (195 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (145 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$14 (253 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.88 (90 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.16 (77 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (126 NT$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (314 NT$) | 516 NT$ | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.66 (67 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.29 (61 NT$) | - | - | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Wellington (New Zealand) is 108% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Wellington | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,146 (76,528 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,511 (64,800 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (4,200 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,543 (46,928 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,221 (40,990 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 376% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$178 (3,289 NT$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$91 (1,682 NT$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$609 (11,241 NT$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (3,685 NT$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (305 NT$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (589 NT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Wellington (New Zealand) is 34% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$130 (2,402 NT$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$93 (1,722 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$201 (3,714 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (3,811 NT$) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Wellington (New Zealand) is 106% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Wellington | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$51,252 (945,960 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.80 (52 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$201 (3,716 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 212% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (542 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 11% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Wellington (New Zealand) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Wellington | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (279 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (132 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$54 (1,001 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (173 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (127 NT$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (151 NT$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.56 (66 NT$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.21 (78 NT$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$37 (687 NT$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Wellington (New Zealand) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Wellington | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (1,288 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (738 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (2,727 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$138 (2,552 NT$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (322 NT$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.64 (104 NT$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (235 NT$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$862 (15,917 NT$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.48 (9 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (1,214 NT$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (738 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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