Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 147% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| New Zealand | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (E£ 396) | E£ 204 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (E£ 276) | E£ 121 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (E£ 160) | E£ 93 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (E£ 48) | E£ 26 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (E£ 182) | E£ 50 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (E£ 168) | E£ 12 | + 1327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (E£ 172) | E£ 67 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (E£ 94) | E£ 33 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (E£ 69) | E£ 10 | + 569% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (E£ 95) | E£ 44 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (E£ 382) | E£ 338 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (E£ 74) | E£ 17 | + 332% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (E£ 48) | E£ 10 | + 366% | |
| Housing | + 476% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 476% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| New Zealand | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (E£ 70,045) | E£ 12,207 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (E£ 55,945) | E£ 5,963 | + 838% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (E£ 4,280) | E£ 1,207 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (E£ 47,713) | E£ 7,278 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (E£ 37,946) | E£ 4,450 | + 753% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (E£ 2,659) | E£ 1,066 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (E£ 1,533) | E£ 215 | + 613% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (E£ 13,842) | E£ 7,226 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (E£ 5,122) | E£ 4,091 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (E£ 263) | E£ 163 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (E£ 571) | E£ 87 | + 553% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| New Zealand | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (E£ 2,208) | E£ 575 | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (E£ 1,610) | E£ 1,504 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (E£ 3,227) | E£ 1,747 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (E£ 4,004) | E£ 2,140 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 145% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| New Zealand | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (E£ 695,857) | E£ 799,839 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (E£ 51) | E£ 10 | + 403% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (E£ 2,270) | E£ 524 | + 333% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 157% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| New Zealand | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (E£ 282) | E£ 39 | + 624% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (E£ 110) | E£ 87 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (E£ 1,273) | E£ 322 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (E£ 153) | E£ 83 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (E£ 121) | E£ 70 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (E£ 145) | E£ 76 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (E£ 64) | E£ 26 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (E£ 84) | E£ 34 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (E£ 733) | E£ 110 | + 566% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 145% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| New Zealand | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (E£ 1,304) | E£ 415 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (E£ 720) | E£ 194 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (E£ 2,795) | E£ 961 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (E£ 2,359) | E£ 621 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (E£ 364) | E£ 128 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (E£ 108) | E£ 59 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (E£ 199) | E£ 83 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (E£ 22,050) | E£ 21,837 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (E£ 8) | E£ 3.67 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (E£ 1,291) | E£ 705 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (E£ 719) | E£ 50 | + 1337% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,464 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
18.778
EGP
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 189% more expensive than in Egypt
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