Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (€13) | €17 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.69) | €4.82 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.38 (€1.44) | €1.30 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (€5.19) | €3.82 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€4.63) | €2.50 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€5.24) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.21 (€2.55) | €2.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.31 (€2.01) | €1.60 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.09 (€3.09) | €1.30 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.42 (€2.07) | €1.85 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.64 (€1.60) | €1.31 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,254 (€1,973) | €1,260 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,569 (€1,557) | €839 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$278 (€169) | €189 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,311 (€1,401) | €842 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,811 (€1,098) | €591 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (€114) | €137 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (€46) | €25 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$714 (€433) | €323 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$302 (€183) | €133 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €6 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (€18) | €10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (€72) | €71 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (€54) | €32 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (€97) | €84 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (€126) | €115 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,009 (€23,650) | €25,189 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.87 (€1.74) | €1.81 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$158 (€96) | €35 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (€4.77) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$94 (€57) | €71 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.59) | €5.45 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.87) | €3.03 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (€4.15) | €2.96 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.86 (€2.34) | €1.83 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (€2.68) | €1.62 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (€23) | €17 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$74 (€45) | €39 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (€23) | €17 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$161 (€97) | €66 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$116 (€70) | €68 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.46 (€3.31) | €1.77 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€6) | €5.02 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (€470) | €487 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (€0.22) | €0.20 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$76 (€46) | €50 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (€21) | €5.60 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Italy
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