Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (80 kn) | 54 kn | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (57 kn) | 38 kn | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (34 kn) | 30 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (34 kn) | 16 kn | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (29 kn) | 12 kn | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (35 kn) | 45 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.17 (19 kn) | 10 kn | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.14 (14 kn) | 5.96 kn | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.06 (23 kn) | 9 kn | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (89 kn) | 55 kn | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.47 (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (9 kn) | 6 kn | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 103% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,620 (11,763 kn) | 4,487 kn | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,070 (9,290 kn) | 4,235 kn | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (1,304 kn) | 1,114 kn | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,131 (9,566 kn) | 4,107 kn | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,918 (8,608 kn) | 3,352 kn | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (779 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$69 (308 kn) | 119 kn | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (3,162 kn) | 2,879 kn | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (1,141 kn) | 1,062 kn | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (67 kn) | 49 kn | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (120 kn) | 47 kn | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$113 (509 kn) | 562 kn | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (271 kn) | 382 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$177 (795 kn) | 508 kn | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$238 (1,069 kn) | 615 kn | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 64% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,821 (169,777 kn) | 155,327 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.03 (9 kn) | 10 kn | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (755 kn) | 341 kn | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (62 kn) | 38 kn | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (27 kn) | 50 kn | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (248 kn) | 248 kn | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (31 kn) | 25 kn | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (31 kn) | 29 kn | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (30 kn) | 27 kn | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (15 kn) | 9 kn | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.39 (20 kn) | 15 kn | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (150 kn) | 75 kn | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 75% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (269 kn) | 136 kn | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (163 kn) | 71 kn | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (1,191 kn) | 336 kn | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (502 kn) | 301 kn | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (84 kn) | 49 kn | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.99 (22 kn) | 15 kn | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (44 kn) | 16 kn | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (3,775 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (1.86 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$77 (344 kn) | 289 kn | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (151 kn) | 30 kn | + 406% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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HRK
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NZD
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 67% more expensive than in Croatia
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