Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.57) | €4.44 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (€1.24) | €1.25 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.32) | €3.55 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.81) | €2.16 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.53) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (€2.55) | €2.05 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (€1.95) | €1.28 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (€3.19) | €1.28 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (€2.09) | €1.84 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (€1.20) | €1.09 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 54% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (€1,518) | €1,117 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 (€1,304) | €826 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (€174) | €124 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 (€1,299) | €842 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (€1,158) | €548 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (€104) | €88 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (€45) | €26 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (€421) | €362 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (€152) | €111 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (€9) | €5.63 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (€16) | €10 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (€71) | €80 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (€37) | €33 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (€106) | €78 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (€145) | €109 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (€22,716) | €23,536 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 (€1.17) | €1.43 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 (€86) | €36 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €4.85 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (€3.56) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (€37) | €72 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.06) | €5.15 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.71) | €3.09 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.79) | €2.56 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (€2.00) | €2.03 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (€2.51) | €1.84 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (€19) | €17 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€36) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (€22) | €18 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (€159) | €102 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (€60) | €64 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (€2.98) | €1.62 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (€7) | €4.86 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (€502) | €460 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (€0.25) | €0.16 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (€52) | €49 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (€20) | €5.62 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Italy
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