Cost of living in New Zealand compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (£10) | £15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (£4.16) | £3.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (£1.15) | £1.15 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (£5.34) | £3.65 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (£4.44) | £2.02 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (£4.45) | £4.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.63 (£2.26) | £1.97 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.93 (£1.92) | £0.98 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.91 (£2.40) | £1.93 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (£9) | £9 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.12 (£2.01) | £2.34 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.22 (£1.08) | £1.18 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,003 (£1,955) | £2,382 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,108 (£1,518) | £1,715 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$210 (£103) | £200 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,937 (£1,434) | £1,546 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,038 (£995) | £1,149 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$150 (£73) | £133 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (£39) | £28 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (£276) | £358 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (£124) | £106 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (£9) | £6 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (£16) | £15 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$131 (£64) | £70 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$109 (£53) | £34 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$168 (£82) | £74 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (£100) | £86 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,013 (£21,986) | £27,606 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (£1.34) | £1.49 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$114 (£56) | £112 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (£7) | £4.48 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (£2.44) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (£31) | £91 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (£3.53) | £4.23 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (£2.78) | £1.60 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (£3.84) | £3.61 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.39 (£1.66) | £2.23 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.49 (£2.19) | £1.80 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (£19) | £14 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (£40) | £39 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$41 (£20) | £23 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$210 (£103) | £157 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (£59) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (£10) | £10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.77 (£2.82) | £3.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (£5.51) | £4.94 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,189 (£581) | £440 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (£0.21) | £0.11 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (£33) | £41 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (£19) | £13 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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