Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (Shilling1,764) | Shilling624 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (Shilling1,203) | Shilling754 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Shilling706) | Shilling379 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (Shilling214) | Shilling119 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (Shilling812) | Shilling226 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (Shilling735) | Shilling114 | + 546% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (Shilling768) | Shilling706 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (Shilling418) | Shilling275 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (Shilling306) | Shilling109 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (Shilling421) | Shilling236 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Shilling1,700) | Shilling1,461 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (Shilling331) | Shilling192 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (Shilling213) | Shilling59 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 130% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (Shilling312,016) | Shilling131,875 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (Shilling249,209) | Shilling56,145 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (Shilling19,065) | Shilling15,047 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (Shilling212,538) | Shilling54,933 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (Shilling169,031) | Shilling23,400 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (Shilling11,843) | Shilling8,455 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (Shilling6,829) | Shilling5,873 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (Shilling61,661) | Shilling43,137 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (Shilling22,818) | Shilling23,937 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Shilling1,173) | Shilling700 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (Shilling2,543) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 191% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 191% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (Shilling9,836) | Shilling2,095 | + 369% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (Shilling7,172) | Shilling2,759 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (Shilling14,374) | Shilling5,660 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (Shilling17,837) | Shilling5,773 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 85% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (Shilling3,099,703) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (Shilling229) | Shilling161 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (Shilling10,112) | Shilling4,100 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Shilling1,258) | Shilling178 | + 606% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (Shilling491) | Shilling320 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (Shilling5,669) | Shilling4,026 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Shilling683) | Shilling333 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Shilling538) | Shilling308 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Shilling647) | Shilling439 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (Shilling286) | Shilling100 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (Shilling373) | Shilling122 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (Shilling3,263) | Shilling1,306 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 176% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| New Zealand | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (Shilling5,809) | Shilling3,290 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (Shilling3,208) | Shilling1,586 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (Shilling12,452) | Shilling1,600 | + 678% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (Shilling10,510) | Shilling4,205 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Shilling1,622) | Shilling1,300 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (Shilling480) | Shilling295 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (Shilling888) | Shilling260 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Shilling98,224) | Shilling26,546 | + 270% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (Shilling37) | Shilling4.09 | + 796% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Shilling5,750) | Shilling5,256 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (Shilling3,204) | Shilling306 | + 947% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
83.646
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 135 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Kenya
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