Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.60) | €4.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.29 (€1.35) | €0.92 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (€5.30) | €2.78 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€4.48) | €4.00 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€5.40) | €4.25 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (€2.75) | €1.00 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (€1.94) | €2.69 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.46 (€2.63) | €1.22 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.57 (€2.10) | €1.66 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (€1.52) | €0.84 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,470 (€2,046) | €1,544 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (€1,485) | €1,046 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (€153) | €86 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (€1,327) | €1,323 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (€1,020) | €842 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (€111) | €72 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (€45) | €35 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (€391) | €392 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (€134) | €95 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (€19) | €9 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (€69) | €80 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (€53) | €57 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (€93) | €86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (€129) | €75 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 97% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,299 (€23,762) | €26,952 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.63) | €1.34 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$157 (€92) | €26 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 21% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €3.00 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.40) | €20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (€42) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (€5.30) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.73) | €3.75 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (€4.36) | €4.54 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (€2.03) | €3.30 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (€2.56) | €1.40 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€21) | €16 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| New Zealand | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (€45) | €45 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (€24) | €17 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (€81) | €28 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (€73) | €117 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€11) | €11 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.57 (€3.29) | €2.20 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €3.48 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (€538) | €634 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (€0.20) | €0.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$63 (€37) | €54 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (€21) | €5.31 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,364 prices entered by 122 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in Malta
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