Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 83% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (RM66) | RM20 | + 233% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (RM44) | RM19 | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (RM23) | RM11 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (RM7) | RM8 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (RM29) | RM12 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (RM23) | RM8 | + 176% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (RM23) | RM28 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.91 (RM13) | RM12 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.07 (RM11) | RM7 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (RM18) | RM13 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (RM48) | RM74 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (RM12) | RM5.19 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (RM7) | RM4.68 | + 57% | |
Housing | + 171% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 171% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,942 (RM10,301) | RM3,764 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,266 (RM8,536) | RM2,382 | + 258% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (RM566) | RM276 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,548 (RM6,658) | RM2,377 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (RM5,677) | RM1,592 | + 257% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (RM407) | RM206 | + 98% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (RM228) | RM111 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (RM1,562) | RM1,115 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (RM488) | RM403 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (RM53) | RM24 | + 124% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (RM88) | RM29 | + 204% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (RM371) | RM249 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (RM240) | RM162 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (RM514) | RM339 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (RM566) | RM317 | + 78% | |
Transportation | + 233% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 233% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (RM121,517) | RM151,948 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (RM7) | RM2.25 | + 222% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (RM485) | RM52 | + 835% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (RM39) | RM15 | + 160% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM37 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (RM156) | RM80 | + 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM32 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (RM15) | RM13 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (RM21) | RM13 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (RM7) | RM8 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (RM9) | RM11 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (RM99) | RM44 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 95% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (RM213) | RM115 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (RM110) | RM39 | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (RM666) | RM361 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (RM346) | RM141 | + 145% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (RM51) | RM35 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (RM15) | RM14 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (RM33) | RM19 | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (RM3,069) | RM2,486 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (RM1.33) | RM0.50 | + 167% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (RM173) | RM211 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (RM105) | RM18 | + 495% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.613
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,361 prices entered by 187 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 138% more expensive than in Malaysia
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