Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (COL$54,151) | COL$34,150 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (COL$37,683) | COL$25,365 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (COL$21,916) | COL$10,453 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (COL$6,591) | COL$4,348 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (COL$24,915) | COL$9,199 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (COL$22,965) | COL$3,930 | + 484% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (COL$23,571) | COL$11,966 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (COL$12,822) | COL$8,823 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (COL$9,408) | COL$3,496 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (COL$12,923) | COL$3,592 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (COL$52,176) | COL$49,286 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (COL$10,170) | COL$5,888 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (COL$6,547) | COL$3,220 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 241% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (COL$9,578,670) | COL$3,075,710 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (COL$7,650,528) | COL$1,529,830 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (COL$585,286) | COL$287,497 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (COL$6,524,771) | COL$1,687,970 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (COL$5,189,115) | COL$964,419 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (COL$363,581) | COL$186,441 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (COL$209,640) | COL$73,218 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (COL$1,892,947) | COL$1,434,940 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (COL$700,481) | COL$449,268 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (COL$36,017) | COL$21,716 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (COL$78,077) | COL$15,896 | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (COL$301,972) | COL$198,936 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (COL$220,179) | COL$126,323 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (COL$441,274) | COL$328,061 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (COL$547,572) | COL$248,008 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 83% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (COL$95,158,598) | COL$70,129,900 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (COL$7,041) | COL$3,759 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (COL$310,438) | COL$144,998 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (COL$38,621) | COL$16,880 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (COL$15,067) | COL$23,255 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (COL$174,040) | COL$95,730 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (COL$20,956) | COL$18,331 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (COL$16,529) | COL$12,960 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (COL$19,849) | COL$18,152 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (COL$8,768) | COL$7,541 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (COL$11,437) | COL$5,982 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (COL$100,177) | COL$28,724 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 172% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (COL$178,325) | COL$44,232 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (COL$98,468) | COL$29,928 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (COL$382,254) | COL$137,911 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (COL$322,638) | COL$113,750 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (COL$49,801) | COL$30,685 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (COL$14,727) | COL$10,275 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (COL$27,265) | COL$4,363 | + 525% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (COL$3,015,407) | COL$2,605,450 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (COL$1,126) | COL$243 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (COL$176,524) | COL$113,274 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (COL$98,370) | COL$9,984 | + 885% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Colombia
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