Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$26 (€13) | €19 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.49) | €5.49 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (€1.21) | €1.29 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.38) | €3.59 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€3.97) | €2.47 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€4.52) | €11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.56) | €2.35 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (€1.78) | €2.00 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.17) | €1.78 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.62 (€2.39) | €2.55 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.24 (€1.15) | €1.05 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,710) | €1,207 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,320) | €941 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€105) | €140 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,277) | €695 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€1,002) | €594 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€87) | €77 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€40) | €17 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€350) | €305 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€100) | €95 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$21 (€11) | €23 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€20) | €22 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 49% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$143 (€74) | €49 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (€48) | €32 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (€107) | €77 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€100) | €64 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$48,326 (€24,931) | €28,025 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.43) | €1.51 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€83) | €48 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.58) | €9 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$69 (€36) | €50 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$12 (€6) | €5.00 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.92) | €2.91 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.31) | €2.24 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.57) | €1.00 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.70) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€18) | €12 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€33) | €46 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (€20) | €15 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€129) | €33 | + 290% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (€58) | €78 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.69 (€2.94) | €2.42 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €3.92 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€606) | €938 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.26) | €0.10 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€36) | €78 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$42 (€22) | €5.19 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 556 prices entered by 74 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Croatia
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