Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€13) | €17 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.11) | €5.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (€1.15) | €1.54 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.49) | €4.21 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€3.53) | €3.77 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.29) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.62) | €2.37 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (€1.93) | €1.65 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.48) | €1.57 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (€2.32) | €2.54 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (€1.19) | €1.53 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,748) | €1,447 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,349) | €928 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€107) | €145 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,306) | €999 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€1,025) | €752 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€89) | €130 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€41) | €25 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€358) | €295 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€102) | €140 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €5.66 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€21) | €11 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (€73) | €84 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€44) | €41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (€108) | €102 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€102) | €96 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 53% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (€24,819) | €25,973 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (€1.46) | €1.77 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€85) | €39 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.64) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$67 (€35) | €106 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€3.67) | €5.64 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.99) | €3.89 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.41) | €3.42 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.60) | €2.06 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.74) | €1.74 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €20 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€34) | €41 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (€21) | €18 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€132) | €91 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (€59) | €64 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€10) | €9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.79 (€3.05) | €2.33 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.19 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€619) | €677 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€37) | €51 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (€20) | €6 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Italy
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