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Cost of Living & Prices:
New Zealand vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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New Zealand vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.42 times less for grocery shopping in New Zealand than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in New Zealand and 6.28 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in New Zealand.

2.46 EUR
6.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.91 EUR (2.26 USD) in New Zealand and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in New Zealand.

1.91 EUR
2.14 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.49 EUR (13.55 USD) in New Zealand and 16.91 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in New Zealand.

11.49 EUR
16.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.29 EUR (12.13 USD) in New Zealand and 15.26 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in New Zealand.

10.29 EUR
15.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.35 EUR (9.85 USD) in New Zealand and 13.63 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in New Zealand.

8.35 EUR
13.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.6 EUR (25.48 USD) in New Zealand and 16.11 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in the United States.

21.60 EUR
16.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.58 EUR (3.05 USD) in New Zealand and 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in New Zealand.

2.58 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.71 EUR (6.74 USD) for 12 eggs in New Zealand and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in New Zealand.

5.71 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.24 EUR (3.82 USD) in New Zealand and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in the United States.

3.24 EUR
3.23 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in New Zealand and 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in New Zealand.

1.67 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.11 USD) in New Zealand and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in New Zealand.

1.78 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.43 EUR (8.77 USD) in New Zealand and 14.55 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in New Zealand.

7.43 EUR
14.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in New Zealand and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

1.54 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in New Zealand and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in New Zealand.

1.37 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.85 EUR (3.36 USD) in New Zealand and 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in New Zealand.

2.85 EUR
4.85 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.06 USD) in New Zealand and 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in New Zealand.

1.74 EUR
3.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in New Zealand and 7.01 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in New Zealand.

1.70 EUR
7.01 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.58 EUR (4.22 USD) in New Zealand and 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in New Zealand.

3.58 EUR
5.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.05 EUR (1.24 USD) in New Zealand and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in New Zealand.

1.05 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

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New Zealand vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.58 times less for meals in restaurants in New Zealand than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.97 EUR (3.5 USD) in New Zealand and 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in New Zealand.

2.97 EUR
4.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.99 EUR (2.34 USD) in New Zealand and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in New Zealand.

1.99 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.17 EUR (7.28 USD) in New Zealand and 6.78 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9% lower in New Zealand.

6.17 EUR
6.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.17 EUR (7.28 USD) in New Zealand and 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in New Zealand.

6.17 EUR
10.18 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.23 EUR (9.71 USD) in New Zealand and 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in New Zealand.

8.23 EUR
10.18 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 72.02 EUR (84.93 USD) in New Zealand and 118.71 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in New Zealand.

72.02 EUR
118.71 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.86 EUR (15.17 USD) in New Zealand and 22.05 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in New Zealand.

12.86 EUR
22.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2 EUR (2.35 USD) in New Zealand and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in New Zealand.

2.00 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

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New Zealand vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times more for fuel in New Zealand than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in New Zealand and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in New Zealand and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.06 times less for transportation in New Zealand than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.82 EUR (131.88 USD) in New Zealand and 111.93 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in New Zealand.

111.82 EUR
111.93 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.57 EUR (3.03 USD) in New Zealand and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United States.

2.57 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 29.32 EUR (34.58 USD) in New Zealand and 35.61 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in New Zealand.

29.32 EUR
35.61 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in New Zealand and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in New Zealand.

1.54 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.8 EUR (2.12 USD) in New Zealand and 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in New Zealand.

1.80 EUR
4.23 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.86 EUR (15.17 USD) in New Zealand and 16.96 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in New Zealand.

12.86 EUR
16.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 30.94 EUR (36.49 USD) in New Zealand and 133.78 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in New Zealand.

30.94 EUR
133.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14 EUR (16.51 USD) in New Zealand and 55.12 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in New Zealand.

14.00 EUR
55.12 EUR

Flats for rent

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.94 times less for renting an apartment in New Zealand than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1109 EUR (1308.4 USD) in New Zealand and 3441 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in New Zealand.

1 109 EUR
3 441 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 943.35 EUR (1112.54 USD) in New Zealand and 2156 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in New Zealand.

943.35 EUR
2 156 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2116 EUR (2494.95 USD) in New Zealand and 6971 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in New Zealand.

2 116 EUR
6 971 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1609 EUR (1897.72 USD) in New Zealand and 4432 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in New Zealand.

1 609 EUR
4 432 EUR

Flats for sale

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.16 times less for buying an apartment in New Zealand than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 6415 EUR (7565.55 USD) in New Zealand and 14716 EUR (17355.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in New Zealand.

6 415 EUR
14 716 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5163 EUR (6089.27 USD) in New Zealand and 10324 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in New Zealand.

5 163 EUR
10 324 EUR

Salary

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New Zealand vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in New Zealand is 1.65 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2651 EUR (3126.09 USD) in New Zealand and 4363 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 39.2% lower in New Zealand.

2 651 EUR
4 363 EUR

Hotels

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New Zealand vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

82.1 EUR
88 EUR

Two stars

98.4 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

115 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

154 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

174 EUR
510 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • New Zealand: 17 cities, 575 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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