Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.09) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (€1.14) | €1.32 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.46) | €4.79 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€3.51) | €3.39 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.27) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.61) | €2.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (€1.92) | €1.89 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.46) | €1.72 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€10) | €8 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (€2.31) | €3.50 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (€1.18) | €1.58 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 30% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,740) | €2,723 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,343) | €2,127 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€106) | €291 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,300) | €1,748 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€1,020) | €1,482 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€89) | €173 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€41) | €41 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€357) | €339 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€102) | €178 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€10) | €12 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€21) | €18 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (€72) | €91 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€44) | €35 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (€108) | €103 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€102) | €121 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 22% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (€24,709) | €36,888 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (€1.46) | €1.99 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€84) | €106 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.63) | €16 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$67 (€35) | €53 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€3.66) | €5.67 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.97) | €4.25 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.39) | €4.31 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.60) | €2.00 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.73) | €3.16 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| New Zealand | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€34) | €61 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (€21) | €30 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€132) | €243 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (€59) | €84 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.79 (€3.04) | €4.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.94 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€617) | €439 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€37) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (€20) | €12 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,469 prices entered by 180 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 24% cheaper than in Netherlands
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