Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (₨743) | ₨370 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (₨550) | ₨284 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (₨328) | ₨138 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.13 (₨96) | ₨52 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨323) | ₨71 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.40 (₨243) | ₨36 | + 568% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (₨283) | ₨212 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.85 (₨173) | ₨140 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.37 (₨152) | ₨28 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.29 (₨193) | ₨128 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (₨764) | ₨783 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.28 (₨148) | ₨85 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.68 (₨121) | ₨35 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 257% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,856 (₨128,783) | ₨31,253 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,157 (₨97,263) | ₨20,072 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$248 (₨11,165) | ₨4,682 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,014 (₨90,818) | ₨23,293 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,654 (₨74,595) | ₨13,984 | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$175 (₨7,881) | ₨3,597 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (₨3,157) | ₨741 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$672 (₨30,307) | ₨30,463 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (₨9,002) | ₨10,476 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨546) | ₨372 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (₨1,132) | ₨304 | + 272% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (₨5,191) | ₨2,314 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$78 (₨3,520) | ₨2,463 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (₨7,215) | ₨3,732 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$184 (₨8,284) | ₨2,798 | + 196% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,999 (₨1,487,815) | ₨933,099 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.22 (₨100) | ₨76 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$192 (₨8,672) | ₨1,223 | + 609% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (₨636) | ₨98 | + 546% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$17 (₨775) | ₨217 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (₨2,369) | ₨947 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨380) | ₨245 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨295) | ₨172 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨297) | ₨241 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (₨137) | ₨153 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.24 (₨191) | ₨69 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (₨1,448) | ₨242 | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (₨2,634) | ₨1,176 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (₨1,453) | ₨471 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$222 (₨10,011) | ₨1,705 | + 487% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (₨4,694) | ₨1,940 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨672) | ₨705 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.01 (₨226) | ₨227 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨456) | ₨215 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$703 (₨31,687) | ₨33,906 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (₨19) | ₨3.46 | + 435% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$64 (₨2,883) | ₨1,893 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (₨1,400) | ₨243 | + 475% | |
| TOTAL | + 177% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 177% more expensive than in India
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