Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€3.96) | €4.54 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (€1.17) | €1.10 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (€4.40) | €3.49 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.38) | €2.43 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €5.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.95 (€2.22) | €2.50 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.31 (€1.86) | €1.87 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.08 (€2.29) | €1.34 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (€1.81) | €2.67 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.91 (€1.08) | €1.19 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,749 (€1,545) | €1,812 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,140 (€1,203) | €1,453 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$253 (€142) | €166 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,031 (€1,141) | €1,189 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,759 (€989) | €892 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$172 (€97) | €106 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$620 (€348) | €541 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$233 (€131) | €165 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (€15) | €15 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 (€69) | €88 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$71 (€40) | €37 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$169 (€95) | €114 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$201 (€113) | €125 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,786 (€19,546) | €28,871 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (€1.21) | €1.63 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$162 (€91) | €103 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €4.09 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€3.69) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (€30) | €28 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.47) | €3.00 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (€3.71) | €4.14 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.94 (€3.34) | €4.81 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.54 (€1.99) | €1.85 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.95 (€2.22) | €1.99 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (€18) | €26 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (€32) | €42 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (€20) | €22 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$224 (€126) | €92 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$111 (€62) | €67 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€9) | €11 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.17 (€2.91) | €3.38 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.64) | €5.10 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$752 (€423) | €444 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (€0.41) | €0.13 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (€18) | €8 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands
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