New Zealand Cost of Living
Compare salaries across locations using a cost-of-living index in New Zealand.
About New Zealand Cost of Living
Salary equivalence using cost-of-living indexes: an index of 100 is the reference baseline. Moving to a higher-index area requires a proportionally higher salary to keep the same lifestyle.
Formula
Needed
Needed = salary × (target ÷ current index)
Estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the indexes come from?
Consumer-price comparison datasets; local rent, taxes and goods vary within any city.
How accurate is this estimate?
Rates are approximate reference values. Local rates, exemptions and rules can differ, so treat the output as a planning figure only.
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New Zealand specifics
- Currency
- NZ$ NZDNew Zealand Dollar
- Region
- Oceania
- Country code
- NZ
- Amounts look like
- $1,234,567.89
- Dates look like
- 9 Mar 2026
- Units
- metricWeek starts Monday
Results on this page are expressed in NZD (New Zealand Dollar). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant New Zealand authority before relying on them.