Statement:
In New Zealand the cost of living is higher than in South Africa

In the Cost of Living rating New Zealand holds position #12 2012 out of 90 and South Africa is #37 out of 90 2012.
Position of New Zealand is worse than position of South Africa.
New Zealand is leader of the "Cost of Living" rating. Living in New Zealand is really expensive, compared to South Africa

Referencies:

  1. Cost of Living 2022 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 68.96
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 37.94
  2. Cost of Living 2021 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 76.31
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 44.21
  3. Cost of Living 2020 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 71.83
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 37.52
  4. Cost of Living 2019 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 73.01
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 43.74
  5. Cost of Living 2018 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 72.41
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 42.11
  6. Cost of Living 2017 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 87.53
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 46.45
  7. Cost of Living 2016 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 81.53
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 37.76
  8. Cost of Living 2015 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 79.84
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 43.50
  9. Cost of Living 2014 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 106.70
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 49.55
  10. Cost of Living 2013 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 113.63
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 60.20
  11. Cost of Living 2012 by Numbeo
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Cost of Living Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Cost of Living Index' value is 101.65
    South Africa 'Cost of Living Index' value is 75.64