Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$23 (₨1,069) | ₨338 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (₨636) | ₨315 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨355) | ₨165 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (₨111) | ₨55 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (₨377) | ₨86 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (₨391) | ₨44 | + 798% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨387) | ₨228 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.06 (₨192) | ₨168 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.02 (₨143) | ₨30 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.50 (₨212) | ₨147 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨865) | ₨778 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.43 (₨162) | ₨86 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.67 (₨126) | ₨38 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,241 (₨152,924) | ₨50,850 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,650 (₨125,023) | ₨28,659 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$271 (₨12,804) | ₨5,608 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,274 (₨107,314) | ₨25,437 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,803 (₨85,060) | ₨14,389 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$187 (₨8,812) | ₨3,752 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (₨3,535) | ₨679 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$762 (₨35,965) | ₨30,195 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$304 (₨14,366) | ₨12,099 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (₨692) | ₨437 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (₨1,343) | ₨487 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$122 (₨5,747) | ₨2,626 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (₨3,593) | ₨2,372 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (₨7,582) | ₨4,037 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$215 (₨10,128) | ₨3,040 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 239% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,350 (₨1,856,658) | ₨1,025,570 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.83 (₨134) | ₨107 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$182 (₨8,576) | ₨1,146 | + 648% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (₨607) | ₨116 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (₨371) | ₨210 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (₨2,807) | ₨761 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨373) | ₨356 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (₨256) | ₨189 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨335) | ₨231 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.46 (₨163) | ₨157 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.14 (₨195) | ₨74 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (₨1,772) | ₨342 | + 418% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (₨3,297) | ₨1,452 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (₨1,774) | ₨668 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$179 (₨8,442) | ₨1,562 | + 441% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$121 (₨5,693) | ₨1,696 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨824) | ₨612 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.37 (₨253) | ₨194 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨487) | ₨183 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$812 (₨38,331) | ₨47,714 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (₨20) | ₨0.95 | + 2000% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 (₨3,419) | ₨1,683 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨1,664) | ₨233 | + 615% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 188% more expensive than in India
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