Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (Dinar 4.060) | Dinar 3.690 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (Dinar 2.778) | Dinar 2.302 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (Dinar 1.601) | Dinar 0.961 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.46 (Dinar 0.453) | Dinar 0.559 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (Dinar 2.079) | Dinar 1.142 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 0.602 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (Dinar 1.816) | Dinar 0.788 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (Dinar 0.860) | Dinar 0.726 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (Dinar 0.744) | Dinar 0.508 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (Dinar 0.892) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Dinar 3.625) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (Dinar 0.755) | Dinar 0.629 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (Dinar 0.469) | Dinar 0.232 | + 102% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (Dinar 660) | Dinar 615 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (Dinar 526) | Dinar 414 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 304 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (Dinar 476) | Dinar 339 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (Dinar 356) | Dinar 524 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 143 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 9 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (Dinar 124) | Dinar 94 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 32 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (Dinar 3.505) | Dinar 2.926 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.277 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 27 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 33 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,812 (Dinar 7,145) | Dinar 5,965 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.75 (Dinar 0.507) | Dinar 0.108 | + 369% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$138 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Dinar 2.488) | Dinar 2.304 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 8 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Dinar 1.331) | Dinar 2.674 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dinar 1.154) | Dinar 1.518 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Dinar 1.436) | Dinar 1.551 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (Dinar 0.620) | Dinar 1.002 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (Dinar 0.742) | Dinar 1.630 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.670 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 25% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| New Zealand | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$88 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 14 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 20 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (Dinar 3.901) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (Dinar 1.065) | Dinar 1.690 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (Dinar 2.124) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (Dinar 235) | Dinar 135 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (Dinar 0.081) | Dinar 0.041 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 27 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 1.026 | + 597% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.18410
KWD
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Kuwait
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