Cost of living in New Zealand compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is about the same as in France | ||||
New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €19 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.73) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (€1.36) | €1.36 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€6) | €4.86 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€4.72) | €3.33 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.54) | €8 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (€2.73) | €2.50 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (€2.21) | €2.03 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.72) | €2.15 | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €10 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (€2.57) | €2.52 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (€1.61) | €1.39 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (€2,122) | €1,678 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (€1,746) | €1,562 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (€118) | €193 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (€1,379) | €948 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (€1,158) | €683 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (€85) | €114 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (€47) | €25 | + 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€370) | €317 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€106) | €160 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (€19) | €15 | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in France | ||||
New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (€72) | €90 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (€50) | €39 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€108) | €103 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (€116) | €104 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in France | ||||
New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (€25,033) | €27,824 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.51) | €1.79 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (€101) | €58 | + 75% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in France | ||||
New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (€8) | €3.03 | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (€32) | €27 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.82 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.44) | €4.25 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.35) | €4.31 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (€1.73) | €2.66 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (€2.08) | €2.82 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €24 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 4% more expensive than in France | ||||
New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (€40) | €45 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €24 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (€139) | €104 | + 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (€71) | €70 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (€3.23) | €4.59 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€641) | €657 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.28) | €0.27 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€36) | €32 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €12 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,386 prices entered by 231 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in France
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