Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.86) | €4.94 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.46 (€1.37) | €1.15 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (€6) | €4.39 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€5.25) | €2.23 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (€5.51) | €5.09 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (€2.61) | €1.35 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (€2.26) | €1.12 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (€2.71) | €1.35 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€11) | €6 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (€2.29) | €2.13 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (€1.42) | €0.99 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 91% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (€2,002) | €973 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (€1,596) | €703 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (€113) | €130 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (€1,443) | €594 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (€1,079) | €451 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (€83) | €85 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (€42) | €25 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (€376) | €496 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (€162) | €86 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (€19) | €11 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (€67) | €87 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (€53) | €35 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (€93) | €90 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (€117) | €106 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,812 (€21,679) | €27,558 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.75 (€1.54) | €1.68 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$138 (€77) | €48 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.79) | €10 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (€35) | €47 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €4.01 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.50) | €4.00 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.36) | €3.25 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (€1.88) | €2.04 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (€2.25) | €2.48 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (€22) | €8 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$88 (€49) | €49 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (€21) | €13 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (€76) | €30 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (€70) | €52 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (€3.23) | €1.89 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€6) | €2.68 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (€714) | €824 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.24) | €0.12 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (€44) | €42 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (€22) | €4.66 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,327 prices entered by 151 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 43% more expensive than in Croatia
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