Cost of living in New Zealand compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (£12) | £15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£3.94) | £3.88 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (£1.16) | £1.15 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (£5.36) | £3.53 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (£4.20) | £2.72 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (£3.57) | £5.17 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.76 (£2.22) | £2.15 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.03 (£1.88) | £0.95 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (£3.14) | £2.12 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (£8) | £9 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (£2.07) | £2.26 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (£1.31) | £1.08 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,192 (£1,953) | £2,190 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,356 (£1,564) | £1,944 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (£101) | £195 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,542 (£1,184) | £1,491 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (£1,024) | £1,059 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (£73) | £164 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (£41) | £28 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (£279) | £321 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (£87) | £86 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (£10) | £9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (£16) | £15 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (£66) | £71 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (£43) | £34 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (£92) | £83 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (£101) | £90 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (£21,668) | £28,513 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (£1.29) | £1.47 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (£87) | £93 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (£8) | £5.06 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (£28) | £68 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £4.46 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (£2.65) | £1.89 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (£3.70) | £4.42 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (£1.32) | £2.31 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (£1.63) | £1.82 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (£18) | £15 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| New Zealand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (£38) | £37 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (£20) | £22 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (£119) | £127 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (£62) | £67 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (£9) | £11 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.89 (£2.74) | £3.68 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (£5.94) | £5.59 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (£547) | £500 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (£0.24) | £0.13 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (£31) | £41 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (£19) | £14 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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