Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| New Zealand | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €17 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.84) | €4.51 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (€1.44) | €1.71 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (€6) | €5.28 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€4.87) | €2.05 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€4.83) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.91 (€2.75) | €2.16 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.07 (€2.28) | €1.20 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.77) | €1.43 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (€2.48) | €2.41 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (€1.57) | €0.96 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 99% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| New Zealand | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,942 (€2,207) | €1,064 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,266 (€1,828) | €733 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (€121) | €179 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,548 (€1,426) | €615 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (€1,216) | €420 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (€87) | €151 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (€49) | €19 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (€335) | €388 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (€104) | €92 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (€19) | €8 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| New Zealand | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (€79) | €74 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (€51) | €29 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (€110) | €104 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (€121) | €98 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| New Zealand | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (€26,029) | €24,796 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.55) | €1.87 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (€104) | €33 | + 212% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| New Zealand | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (€8) | €4.62 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €5.76 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (€33) | €49 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.03 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (€3.31) | €4.83 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.44) | €4.31 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (€1.52) | €2.42 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (€1.96) | €2.56 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (€21) | €13 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| New Zealand | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (€46) | €39 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €17 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (€143) | €49 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (€74) | €59 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (€3.31) | €4.34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.11 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€657) | €1,025 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€37) | €36 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €5.04 | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,273 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 57% more expensive than in Greece
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