Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (kr 155) | kr 218 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (kr 98) | kr 135 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr 52) | kr 84 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.25 (kr 14) | kr 25 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (kr 66) | kr 58 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (kr 46) | kr 48 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (kr 51) | kr 100 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.09 (kr 31) | kr 37 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (kr 25) | kr 30 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (kr 42) | kr 40 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (kr 119) | kr 211 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.63 (kr 28) | kr 36 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (kr 18) | kr 33 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (kr 23,848) | kr 21,560 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,922 (kr 17,927) | kr 17,025 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (kr 1,244) | kr 2,398 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,513 (kr 15,418) | kr 13,976 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,011 (kr 12,337) | kr 12,269 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (kr 1,040) | kr 2,842 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (kr 487) | kr 314 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$745 (kr 4,569) | kr 7,011 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (kr 1,190) | kr 1,963 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (kr 126) | kr 118 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (kr 240) | kr 433 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$141 (kr 863) | kr 1,137 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (kr 557) | kr 476 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$211 (kr 1,296) | kr 1,351 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$204 (kr 1,254) | kr 1,842 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,093 (kr 288,904) | kr 366,308 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.79 (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (kr 1,139) | kr 761 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (kr 91) | kr 65 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr 107 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$70 (kr 431) | kr 677 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (kr 49) | kr 51 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (kr 38) | kr 38 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (kr 60) | kr 54 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (kr 18) | kr 39 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (kr 20) | kr 26 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (kr 237) | kr 556 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 9% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| New Zealand | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$75 (kr 457) | kr 511 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (kr 244) | kr 310 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (kr 1,537) | kr 523 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$118 (kr 726) | kr 937 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (kr 120) | kr 165 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.68 (kr 35) | kr 52 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$14 (kr 89) | kr 108 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (kr 7,204) | kr 6,879 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (kr 3.13) | kr 1.11 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (kr 434) | kr 539 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (kr 246) | kr 140 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,096 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
6.135
NOK
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is about the same as in Norway
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