Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Spain
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€13) | €18 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.21) | €3.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.24 (€1.19) | €1.04 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (€5.65) | €3.07 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€3.99) | €2.08 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.39) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.64) | €2.04 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (€1.95) | €1.58 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.51) | €1.15 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (€2.34) | €2.09 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (€1.20) | €1.02 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,550 (€1,887) | €1,505 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,815 (€1,496) | €1,022 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€108) | €112 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (€1,342) | €974 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,046 (€1,087) | €698 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€90) | €79 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (€42) | €26 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€361) | €345 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€103) | €101 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€21) | €12 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (€73) | €83 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€44) | €38 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (€109) | €88 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€103) | €96 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 105% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$48,128 (€25,573) | €26,502 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.76 (€1.47) | €1.54 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (€99) | €29 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (€35) | €55 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€3.70) | €4.37 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€3.01) | €2.74 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.44) | €3.32 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.62) | €1.97 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.75) | €2.05 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €18 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| New Zealand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (€37) | €38 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$41 (€22) | €17 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€133) | €49 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$113 (€60) | €51 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.68 (€3.02) | €2.99 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€6) | €4.86 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€624) | €515 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.27) | €0.23 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€38) | €56 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€21) | €5.57 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Spain
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