Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.78 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 4.03 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 3.79 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.60 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 2.24 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 3.15 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.41 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (CHF 1,989) | CHF 3,350 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (CHF 1,637) | CHF 2,447 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (CHF 111) | CHF 345 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,540 (CHF 1,300) | CHF 2,057 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (CHF 1,112) | CHF 1,512 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (CHF 80) | CHF 108 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (CHF 45) | CHF 51 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$678 (CHF 347) | CHF 349 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (CHF 96) | CHF 115 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (CHF 10) | CHF 22 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (CHF 68) | CHF 105 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (CHF 47) | CHF 61 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (CHF 101) | CHF 124 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (CHF 109) | CHF 135 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (CHF 23,796) | CHF 31,584 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 1.85 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (CHF 95) | CHF 78 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 10 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (CHF 30) | CHF 142 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 5.72 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 5.81 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 5.03 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (CHF 18) | CHF 56 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| New Zealand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (CHF 37) | CHF 85 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (CHF 21) | CHF 41 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (CHF 130) | CHF 169 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (CHF 67) | CHF 175 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 6 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (CHF 601) | CHF 519 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 1.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (CHF 34) | CHF 98 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (CHF 21) | CHF 9 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland
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