Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Zealand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (Rp 236,793) | Rp 55,068 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (Rp 150,503) | Rp 58,183 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Rp 79,667) | Rp 31,308 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.25 (Rp 21,104) | Rp 23,300 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (Rp 101,201) | Rp 30,367 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Rp 69,940) | Rp 14,479 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Rp 78,207) | Rp 67,619 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.09 (Rp 47,775) | Rp 46,085 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (Rp 38,056) | Rp 20,806 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (Rp 63,924) | Rp 34,093 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (Rp 182,242) | Rp 344,694 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.63 (Rp 43,471) | Rp 18,823 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (Rp 27,657) | Rp 14,432 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Zealand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (Rp 36,513,773) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,922 (Rp 27,447,368) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (Rp 1,904,738) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,513 (Rp 23,606,127) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,011 (Rp 18,888,922) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (Rp 1,591,688) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (Rp 745,568) | Rp 378,883 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$745 (Rp 6,994,749) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (Rp 1,821,932) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (Rp 192,234) | Rp 91,402 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (Rp 367,141) | Rp 80,207 | + 358% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Zealand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$141 (Rp 1,320,793) | Rp 759,724 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (Rp 853,084) | Rp 458,661 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$211 (Rp 1,983,646) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$204 (Rp 1,920,386) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 223% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Zealand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,093 (Rp 442,334,506) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.79 (Rp 26,201) | Rp 12,092 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (Rp 1,744,282) | Rp 199,904 | + 773% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Zealand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Rp 139,393) | Rp 22,456 | + 521% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$70 (Rp 659,489) | Rp 275,446 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Rp 75,142) | Rp 66,604 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Rp 58,415) | Rp 26,592 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 92,032) | Rp 33,023 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (Rp 27,880) | Rp 27,953 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (Rp 30,958) | Rp 12,305 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (Rp 362,569) | Rp 84,361 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Zealand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$75 (Rp 700,437) | Rp 261,890 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (Rp 373,168) | Rp 104,570 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (Rp 2,353,333) | Rp 496,791 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$118 (Rp 1,112,040) | Rp 379,769 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (Rp 183,291) | Rp 149,637 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.68 (Rp 53,306) | Rp 38,584 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$14 (Rp 135,958) | Rp 50,891 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Rp 11,029,198) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (Rp 4,790) | Rp 2,388 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (Rp 663,968) | Rp 433,566 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (Rp 376,308) | Rp 42,636 | + 783% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,096 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia
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