Cost Of Living Increase 2025 To 2025 Nz. The cost of living for the average new zealand household has increased 5.4% in the last 12 months to the june 2025 quarter, stats nz has revealed. The living wage for 2025/25 is set to rise to $27.80 in sept 2025, a 6.9% increase from the previous rate of $26.00.

The rising cost of living and the return of inflation is hitting kiwis hard. The 2025/25 new zealand living wage rate is $27.80 per hour.