Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (RM61) | RM17 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (RM44) | RM19 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (RM24) | RM9 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (RM7) | RM8 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (RM31) | RM9 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (RM26) | RM6 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (RM26) | RM27 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.63 (RM13) | RM12 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.93 (RM11) | RM4.61 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.91 (RM14) | RM12 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (RM55) | RM69 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.12 (RM12) | RM5.14 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.22 (RM6) | RM3.73 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 173% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,003 (RM11,489) | RM4,053 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,108 (RM8,919) | RM2,253 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$210 (RM604) | RM259 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,937 (RM8,428) | RM2,270 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,038 (RM5,848) | RM1,368 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$150 (RM432) | RM636 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (RM227) | RM111 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (RM1,622) | RM1,876 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (RM731) | RM907 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (RM55) | RM33 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (RM95) | RM32 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$131 (RM375) | RM220 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$109 (RM314) | RM141 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$168 (RM482) | RM319 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (RM590) | RM323 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 156% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,013 (RM129,191) | RM150,880 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (RM8) | RM2.06 | + 282% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$114 (RM327) | RM53 | + 522% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (RM39) | RM9 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (RM14) | RM21 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (RM182) | RM91 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (RM21) | RM44 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (RM16) | RM11 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (RM23) | RM14 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.39 (RM10) | RM20 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.49 (RM13) | RM7 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (RM111) | RM28 | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 110% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| New Zealand | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (RM235) | RM115 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$41 (RM117) | RM41 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$210 (RM604) | RM211 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (RM349) | RM129 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (RM58) | RM41 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.77 (RM17) | RM13 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (RM32) | RM19 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,189 (RM3,413) | RM3,649 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (RM1.26) | RM0.17 | + 655% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (RM194) | RM201 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (RM112) | RM18 | + 532% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.870
MYR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,128 prices entered by 194 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 132% more expensive than in Malaysia
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