Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (56 ₪) | 69 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (37 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (5.66 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (24 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (19 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.91 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.07 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (41 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,942 (8,668 ₪) | 8,686 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,266 (7,183 ₪) | 6,466 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (476 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,548 (5,602 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (4,777 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (343 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (192 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (1,315 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (410 ₪) | 637 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (45 ₪) | 39 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (74 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (312 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (202 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (432 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (476 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (102,254 ₪) | 152,784 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (408 ₪) | 228 ₪ | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (33 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 ₪ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (131 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 22 ₪ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (17 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (5.98 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (84 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (179 ₪) | 169 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (92 ₪) | 84 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (560 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (291 ₪) | 342 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (43 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (28 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (2,582 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (1.12 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (145 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (88 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.199
ILS
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 127 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Israel
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