Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 ($13) | $9 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 ($9) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 ($5.51) | $2.28 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 ($1.49) | $0.96 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 ($5.21) | $2.06 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 ($4.59) | $1.23 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 ($5.46) | $4.25 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 ($3.07) | $1.77 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 ($2.35) | $1.12 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 ($3.84) | $1.47 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 ($14) | $13 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 ($2.52) | $2.05 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 ($1.44) | $0.79 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 192% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 ($1,828) | $697 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 ($1,570) | $374 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 ($209) | $53 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 ($1,565) | $486 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 ($1,394) | $272 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 ($125) | $37 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 ($54) | $24 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 ($507) | $506 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 ($183) | $147 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 ($11) | $7 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 ($19) | $7 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 ($86) | $65 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 ($45) | $46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 ($128) | $107 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 ($175) | $81 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 145% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 ($27,361) | $22,045 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 ($1.41) | $0.88 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 ($104) | $24 | + 341% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 ($10) | $6 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 ($4.29) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 ($44) | $34 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 ($4.89) | $5.92 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 ($4.47) | $3.61 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 ($4.56) | $4.99 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 ($2.41) | $1.94 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 ($3.02) | $1.76 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 ($22) | $10 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 ($43) | $17 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 ($27) | $11 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 ($191) | $50 | + 279% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 ($72) | $41 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 ($13) | $8 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 ($3.59) | $3.94 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 ($8) | $2.18 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 ($605) | $607 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 ($0.30) | $0.14 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 ($63) | $48 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 ($25) | $5.16 | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 116% more expensive than in Ecuador
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