Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Philippines 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Philippines are 50.9% lower than in New Zealand (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Philippines are 56.9% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Philippines are 72.5% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 69.5% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Philippines are 50.5% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 71.0% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (861.28 ₱) |
5.81 NZ$ (200.00 ₱) |
-76.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
120.00 NZ$ (4,134.15 ₱) |
34.83 NZ$ (1,200.00 ₱) |
-71.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 NZ$ (516.77 ₱) |
5.81 NZ$ (200.00 ₱) |
-61.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.50 NZ$ (361.74 ₱) |
2.03 NZ$ (70.00 ₱) |
-80.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.00 NZ$ (378.96 ₱) |
3.48 NZ$ (120.00 ₱) |
-68.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.53 NZ$ (190.51 ₱) |
3.93 NZ$ (135.46 ₱) |
-28.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.90 NZ$ (134.52 ₱) |
1.22 NZ$ (41.86 ₱) |
-68.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.33 NZ$ (114.81 ₱) |
0.65 NZ$ (22.29 ₱) |
-80.6 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.55 NZ$ (397.77 ₱) |
10.76 NZ$ (370.82 ₱) |
-6.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.00 NZ$ (103.41 ₱) |
1.79 NZ$ (61.72 ₱) |
-40.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.46 NZ$ (50.41 ₱) |
0.69 NZ$ (23.61 ₱) |
-53.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.21 NZ$ (386.35 ₱) |
3.34 NZ$ (115.07 ₱) |
-70.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.51 NZ$ (224.12 ₱) |
5.32 NZ$ (183.24 ₱) |
-18.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.33 NZ$ (252.56 ₱) |
3.13 NZ$ (107.99 ₱) |
-57.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.79 NZ$ (337.42 ₱) |
5.11 NZ$ (175.93 ₱) |
-47.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.13 NZ$ (73.47 ₱) |
2.05 NZ$ (70.79 ₱) |
-3.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.76 NZ$ (60.54 ₱) |
1.09 NZ$ (37.65 ₱) |
-37.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.31 NZ$ (79.59 ₱) |
1.95 NZ$ (67.33 ₱) |
-15.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.21 NZ$ (145.08 ₱) |
1.17 NZ$ (40.18 ₱) |
-72.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.72 NZ$ (59.29 ₱) |
1.50 NZ$ (51.65 ₱) |
-12.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.46 NZ$ (50.47 ₱) |
1.88 NZ$ (64.68 ₱) |
+28.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.37 NZ$ (150.53 ₱) |
2.24 NZ$ (77.14 ₱) |
-48.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.84 NZ$ (63.48 ₱) |
1.18 NZ$ (40.50 ₱) |
-36.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (551.22 ₱) |
11.03 NZ$ (380.00 ₱) |
-31.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.28 NZ$ (181.75 ₱) |
1.90 NZ$ (65.39 ₱) |
-64.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.29 NZ$ (216.58 ₱) |
2.97 NZ$ (102.30 ₱) |
-52.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
38.00 NZ$ (1,309.15 ₱) |
4.35 NZ$ (150.00 ₱) |
-88.5 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.80 NZ$ (130.91 ₱) |
0.44 NZ$ (15.00 ₱) |
-88.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 NZ$ (6,890.25 ₱) |
17.42 NZ$ (600.00 ₱) |
-91.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (137.80 ₱) |
1.16 NZ$ (40.00 ₱) |
-71.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.63 NZ$ (194.05 ₱) |
0.65 NZ$ (22.53 ₱) |
-88.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (2,067.07 ₱) |
4.35 NZ$ (150.00 ₱) |
-92.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.62 NZ$ (365.92 ₱) |
7.41 NZ$ (255.36 ₱) |
-30.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
40,000.00 NZ$ (1,378,049.36 ₱) |
37,734.50 NZ$ (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
-5.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
34,925.67 NZ$ (1,203,232.53 ₱) |
33,573.22 NZ$ (1,156,638.98 ₱) |
-3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
232.16 NZ$ (7,998.30 ₱) |
170.29 NZ$ (5,866.87 ₱) |
-26.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
62.03 NZ$ (2,137.04 ₱) |
60.98 NZ$ (2,100.98 ₱) |
-1.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
87.75 NZ$ (3,023.25 ₱) |
50.74 NZ$ (1,748.23 ₱) |
-42.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
63.18 NZ$ (2,176.74 ₱) |
52.50 NZ$ (1,808.79 ₱) |
-16.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
26.08 NZ$ (898.53 ₱) |
8.59 NZ$ (295.89 ₱) |
-67.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
18.25 NZ$ (628.74 ₱) |
8.71 NZ$ (300.00 ₱) |
-52.3 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,280.78 NZ$ (44,124.41 ₱) |
241.50 NZ$ (8,320.14 ₱) |
-81.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
20,266.00 NZ$ (698,188.71 ₱) |
8,566.85 NZ$ (295,138.61 ₱) |
-57.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
119.19 NZ$ (4,106.39 ₱) |
66.08 NZ$ (2,276.41 ₱) |
-44.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
74.51 NZ$ (2,566.79 ₱) |
39.13 NZ$ (1,348.23 ₱) |
-47.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
168.33 NZ$ (5,799.19 ₱) |
113.87 NZ$ (3,922.80 ₱) |
-32.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
200.74 NZ$ (6,915.75 ₱) |
104.57 NZ$ (3,602.56 ₱) |
-47.9 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,861.32 NZ$ (64,124.62 ₱) |
509.51 NZ$ (17,553.28 ₱) |
-72.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,606.28 NZ$ (55,338.30 ₱) |
283.96 NZ$ (9,782.69 ₱) |
-82.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,054.39 NZ$ (105,227.56 ₱) |
1,107.56 NZ$ (38,156.85 ₱) |
-63.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,563.37 NZ$ (88,311.23 ₱) |
588.04 NZ$ (20,258.55 ₱) |
-77.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
995.04 NZ$ (34,280.33 ₱) |
401.42 NZ$ (13,829.27 ₱) |
-59.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
834.17 NZ$ (28,738.33 ₱) |
208.65 NZ$ (7,188.13 ₱) |
-75.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,972.56 NZ$ (171,310.99 ₱) |
621.39 NZ$ (21,407.69 ₱) |
-87.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.91 | 7.25 | +5.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 607 | 609 |
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