Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (47 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (30 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (17 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (5.17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.37 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (7 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.09 (11 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (41 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (5.66 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,339 (7,333 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,571 (5,648 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (591 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (5,078 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (3,920 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (413 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (170 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$714 (1,567 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$256 (562 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (28 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (66 ₪) | 59 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (261 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (197 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (351 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (456 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,315 (88,542 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.90 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$153 (335 ₪) | 228 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (28 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (158 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (13 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.86 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (82 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (166 ₪) | 165 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (86 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$242 (532 ₪) | 300 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (275 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (40 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.45 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (23 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (1,703 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (0.81 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 502% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (147 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (79 ₪) | 34 ₪ | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.196
ILS
/
NZD
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 8% cheaper than in Israel
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