Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (₨1,124) | ₨371 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (₨721) | ₨339 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨402) | ₨172 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (₨125) | ₨55 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (₨436) | ₨90 | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨389) | ₨45 | + 770% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨440) | ₨236 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.37 (₨231) | ₨162 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (₨173) | ₨32 | + 448% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.09 (₨269) | ₨158 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₨988) | ₨769 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (₨190) | ₨88 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (₨136) | ₨39 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,339 (₨176,633) | ₨47,116 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,571 (₨136,038) | ₨26,995 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (₨14,224) | ₨5,564 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (₨122,317) | ₨24,803 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (₨94,419) | ₨14,214 | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (₨9,955) | ₨5,294 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (₨4,102) | ₨659 | + 523% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$714 (₨37,751) | ₨29,641 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$256 (₨13,539) | ₨12,041 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (₨665) | ₨548 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (₨1,580) | ₨442 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (₨6,292) | ₨2,594 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (₨4,746) | ₨2,556 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (₨8,452) | ₨4,248 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (₨10,974) | ₨3,070 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 229% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,315 (₨2,132,810) | ₨1,062,730 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.90 (₨154) | ₨108 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$153 (₨8,072) | ₨1,165 | + 593% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (₨680) | ₨126 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (₨416) | ₨247 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (₨3,812) | ₨1,330 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨430) | ₨392 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨318) | ₨206 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨362) | ₨267 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.86 (₨204) | ₨177 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (₨234) | ₨88 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (₨1,984) | ₨306 | + 548% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (₨4,001) | ₨1,485 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (₨2,075) | ₨647 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$242 (₨12,816) | ₨1,500 | + 755% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (₨6,616) | ₨1,809 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (₨967) | ₨641 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.45 (₨288) | ₨204 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨554) | ₨179 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (₨41,025) | ₨47,498 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (₨19) | ₨1.06 | + 1732% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (₨3,532) | ₨1,773 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (₨1,913) | ₨236 | + 712% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,772 prices entered by 1,184 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 207% more expensive than in India
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