Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malta
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.75) | €4.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (€1.37) | €1.09 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€6) | €2.65 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€4.74) | €2.26 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.56) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (€2.74) | €2.50 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (€2.22) | €2.00 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.73) | €1.75 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (€2.58) | €2.00 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (€1.61) | €1.50 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 43% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (€2,129) | €1,630 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (€1,752) | €1,464 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (€119) | €93 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (€1,384) | €1,093 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (€1,162) | €739 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (€85) | €69 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (€47) | €15 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€372) | €392 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€106) | €120 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (€19) | €12 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (€73) | €80 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (€50) | €30 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€108) | €100 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (€116) | €120 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 147% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (€25,117) | €26,952 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.52) | €1.34 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (€102) | €21 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (€33) | €15 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.45) | €3.00 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.37) | €3.26 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (€1.73) | €2.87 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (€2.08) | €2.50 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€20) | €15 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €21 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (€140) | €80 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (€72) | €100 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (€3.24) | €3.50 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €4.09 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€643) | €634 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.28) | €0.54 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€36) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €5.90 | + 273% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 524 prices entered by 65 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 31% more expensive than in Malta
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