Cost of living in New Zealand compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (€12) | €19 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (€9) | €11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.80) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (€1.33) | €1.27 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€7) | €4.48 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€5.13) | €3.13 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€5.14) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.63 (€2.61) | €2.73 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.93 (€2.22) | €1.87 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.91 (€2.77) | €2.03 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €9 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.12 (€2.32) | €2.07 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.22 (€1.25) | €1.24 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in France | ||||
| New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,003 (€2,257) | €1,555 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,108 (€1,752) | €1,318 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$210 (€119) | €191 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,937 (€1,656) | €985 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,038 (€1,149) | €794 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$150 (€85) | €96 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (€45) | €25 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (€319) | €387 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (€144) | €92 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (€11) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (€19) | €13 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$131 (€74) | €94 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$109 (€62) | €34 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$168 (€95) | €92 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (€116) | €119 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in France | ||||
| New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$42,323 (€23,864) | €27,613 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (€1.54) | €1.88 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$114 (€64) | €58 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €6 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.82) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (€36) | €29 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.08) | €4.31 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (€3.21) | €4.16 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.43) | €3.51 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.39 (€1.91) | €2.64 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.49 (€2.53) | €2.40 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (€22) | €22 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in France | ||||
| New Zealand | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (€46) | €48 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$41 (€23) | €23 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$210 (€119) | €116 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (€69) | €60 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.77 (€3.26) | €4.35 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,189 (€671) | €433 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.25) | €0.38 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (€38) | €33 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (€22) | €10 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in France
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