Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Netherlands 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Netherlands is 14.9% higher than in New Zealand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Netherlands is 21.4% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Netherlands are 40.6% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Netherlands are 32.8% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Netherlands are 4.0% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Netherlands is 3.4% higher than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (13.08 €) |
38.24 NZ$ (20.00 €) |
+53.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
125.00 NZ$ (65.38 €) |
152.95 NZ$ (80.00 €) |
+22.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 NZ$ (7.85 €) |
22.94 NZ$ (12.00 €) |
+53.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
11.00 NZ$ (5.75 €) |
11.47 NZ$ (6.00 €) |
+4.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.00 NZ$ (5.75 €) |
9.56 NZ$ (5.00 €) |
-13.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.69 NZ$ (2.98 €) |
6.76 NZ$ (3.53 €) |
+18.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.77 NZ$ (1.97 €) |
5.71 NZ$ (2.99 €) |
+51.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.49 NZ$ (1.83 €) |
4.76 NZ$ (2.49 €) |
+36.4 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.26 NZ$ (5.89 €) |
8.16 NZ$ (4.27 €) |
-27.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.92 NZ$ (1.53 €) |
3.37 NZ$ (1.76 €) |
+15.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.40 NZ$ (0.73 €) |
2.35 NZ$ (1.23 €) |
+68.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
10.74 NZ$ (5.62 €) |
8.04 NZ$ (4.21 €) |
-25.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.23 NZ$ (3.26 €) |
10.31 NZ$ (5.39 €) |
+65.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.16 NZ$ (3.75 €) |
11.89 NZ$ (6.22 €) |
+66.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.75 NZ$ (5.10 €) |
12.78 NZ$ (6.68 €) |
+31.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.11 NZ$ (1.10 €) |
1.78 NZ$ (0.93 €) |
-15.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.71 NZ$ (0.89 €) |
1.89 NZ$ (0.99 €) |
+10.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.30 NZ$ (1.20 €) |
1.46 NZ$ (0.76 €) |
-36.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.58 NZ$ (1.87 €) |
2.92 NZ$ (1.53 €) |
-18.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.58 NZ$ (0.82 €) |
1.56 NZ$ (0.81 €) |
-1.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.33 NZ$ (0.70 €) |
1.49 NZ$ (0.78 €) |
+11.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.92 NZ$ (2.05 €) |
2.06 NZ$ (1.08 €) |
-47.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 NZ$ (0.99 €) |
1.45 NZ$ (0.76 €) |
-23.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (8.37 €) |
11.45 NZ$ (5.99 €) |
-28.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.98 NZ$ (2.60 €) |
2.50 NZ$ (1.31 €) |
-49.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.82 NZ$ (3.05 €) |
4.46 NZ$ (2.33 €) |
-23.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
40.00 NZ$ (20.92 €) |
22.94 NZ$ (12.00 €) |
-42.6 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (2.09 €) |
6.12 NZ$ (3.20 €) |
+53.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
177.50 NZ$ (92.84 €) |
152.95 NZ$ (80.00 €) |
-13.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (2.09 €) |
7.65 NZ$ (4.00 €) |
+91.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.47 NZ$ (2.86 €) |
7.60 NZ$ (3.98 €) |
+38.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (31.38 €) |
57.36 NZ$ (30.00 €) |
-4.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.62 NZ$ (5.55 €) |
14.05 NZ$ (7.35 €) |
+32.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
45,000.00 NZ$ (23,536.76 €) |
62,987.63 NZ$ (32,945.00 €) |
+40.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,014.36 NZ$ (18,836.92 €) |
58,792.25 NZ$ (30,750.65 €) |
+63.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
227.83 NZ$ (119.16 €) |
431.32 NZ$ (225.60 €) |
+89.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
58.11 NZ$ (30.39 €) |
41.99 NZ$ (21.96 €) |
-27.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
86.25 NZ$ (45.11 €) |
80.40 NZ$ (42.05 €) |
-6.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
61.25 NZ$ (32.04 €) |
69.15 NZ$ (36.17 €) |
+12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.87 NZ$ (13.01 €) |
39.60 NZ$ (20.71 €) |
+59.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 NZ$ (10.46 €) |
26.77 NZ$ (14.00 €) |
+33.8 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,248.23 NZ$ (652.87 €) |
3,547.32 NZ$ (1,855.39 €) |
+184.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,631.90 NZ$ (10,268.25 €) |
15,353.25 NZ$ (8,030.35 €) |
-21.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
113.95 NZ$ (59.60 €) |
157.25 NZ$ (82.25 €) |
+38.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
71.62 NZ$ (37.46 €) |
72.58 NZ$ (37.96 €) |
+1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.22 NZ$ (83.80 €) |
175.68 NZ$ (91.89 €) |
+9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
196.48 NZ$ (102.77 €) |
223.66 NZ$ (116.98 €) |
+13.8 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,825.21 NZ$ (954.65 €) |
2,626.60 NZ$ (1,373.81 €) |
+43.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,526.87 NZ$ (798.61 €) |
2,119.19 NZ$ (1,108.42 €) |
+38.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,908.77 NZ$ (1,521.40 €) |
4,212.95 NZ$ (2,203.54 €) |
+44.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,512.23 NZ$ (1,314.00 €) |
3,377.79 NZ$ (1,766.72 €) |
+34.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
778.32 NZ$ (407.09 €) |
998.81 NZ$ (522.42 €) |
+28.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
640.55 NZ$ (335.03 €) |
773.00 NZ$ (404.31 €) |
+20.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,997.06 NZ$ (2,613.66 €) |
6,275.11 NZ$ (3,282.13 €) |
+25.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.76 | 4.27 | -36.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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