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

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Grocery

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New Zealand vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times less for grocery shopping in New Zealand than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.44 EUR (2.82 USD) in New Zealand and 6.41 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in New Zealand.

2.44 EUR
6.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.9 EUR (2.19 USD) in New Zealand and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in New Zealand.

1.90 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.39 EUR (13.16 USD) in New Zealand and 17.26 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in New Zealand.

11.39 EUR
17.26 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.2 EUR (11.79 USD) in New Zealand and 15.58 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in New Zealand.

10.20 EUR
15.58 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.28 EUR (9.57 USD) in New Zealand and 13.92 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in New Zealand.

8.28 EUR
13.92 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.42 EUR (24.76 USD) in New Zealand and 16.44 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United States.

21.42 EUR
16.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.56 EUR (2.96 USD) in New Zealand and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in New Zealand.

2.56 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.67 EUR (6.55 USD) for 12 eggs in New Zealand and 6.22 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in New Zealand.

5.67 EUR
6.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.21 EUR (3.71 USD) in New Zealand and 3.3 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in New Zealand.

3.21 EUR
3.30 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.65 EUR (22.71 USD) in New Zealand and 21.63 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in New Zealand.

19.65 EUR
21.63 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in New Zealand and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in New Zealand.

1.65 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.77 EUR (2.05 USD) in New Zealand and 4.34 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in New Zealand.

1.77 EUR
4.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.37 EUR (8.52 USD) in New Zealand and 14.85 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in New Zealand.

7.37 EUR
14.85 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.53 EUR (1.76 USD) in New Zealand and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United States.

1.53 EUR
1.38 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.36 EUR (1.57 USD) in New Zealand and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in New Zealand.

1.36 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.27 USD) in New Zealand and 4.95 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in New Zealand.

2.83 EUR
4.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in New Zealand and 3.24 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in New Zealand.

1.73 EUR
3.24 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.95 USD) in New Zealand and 7.16 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in New Zealand.

1.68 EUR
7.16 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.86 EUR (19.48 USD) in New Zealand and 7.77 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

16.86 EUR
7.77 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.55 EUR (4.1 USD) in New Zealand and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in New Zealand.

3.55 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.04 EUR (1.2 USD) in New Zealand and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in New Zealand.

1.04 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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New Zealand vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.63 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 2.94 EUR (3.4 USD) in New Zealand and 5.07 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in New Zealand.

2.94 EUR
5.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.97 EUR (2.28 USD) in New Zealand and 2.86 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in New Zealand.

1.97 EUR
2.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.12 EUR (7.07 USD) in New Zealand and 6.92 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in New Zealand.

6.12 EUR
6.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.12 EUR (7.07 USD) in New Zealand and 10.39 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in New Zealand.

6.12 EUR
10.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.16 EUR (9.43 USD) in New Zealand and 10.39 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in New Zealand.

8.16 EUR
10.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 71.41 EUR (82.52 USD) in New Zealand and 121.16 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in New Zealand.

71.41 EUR
121.16 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.75 EUR (14.74 USD) in New Zealand and 22.5 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in New Zealand.

12.75 EUR
22.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.98 EUR (2.29 USD) in New Zealand and 2.21 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in New Zealand.

1.98 EUR
2.21 EUR

Fuel

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New Zealand vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times more for fuel in New Zealand than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in New Zealand and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in New Zealand and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

1.41 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.09 times less for transportation in New Zealand than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 110.89 EUR (128.14 USD) in New Zealand and 114.24 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in New Zealand.

110.89 EUR
114.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.95 USD) in New Zealand and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United States.

2.55 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 29.08 EUR (33.6 USD) in New Zealand and 36.35 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in New Zealand.

29.08 EUR
36.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.53 EUR (1.76 USD) in New Zealand and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in New Zealand.

1.53 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.79 EUR (2.06 USD) in New Zealand and 4.32 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in New Zealand.

1.79 EUR
4.32 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 12.75 EUR (14.74 USD) in New Zealand and 17.31 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in New Zealand.

12.75 EUR
17.31 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 30.68 EUR (35.45 USD) in New Zealand and 136.54 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in New Zealand.

30.68 EUR
136.54 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.88 EUR (16.04 USD) in New Zealand and 56.25 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in New Zealand.

13.88 EUR
56.25 EUR

Flats for rent

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.03 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 1100 EUR (1271.25 USD) in New Zealand and 3512 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in New Zealand.

1 100 EUR
3 512 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 935.48 EUR (1080.96 USD) in New Zealand and 2201 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in New Zealand.

935.48 EUR
2 201 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 2098 EUR (2424.11 USD) in New Zealand and 7115 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in New Zealand.

2 098 EUR
7 115 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 1596 EUR (1843.83 USD) in New Zealand and 4523 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in New Zealand.

1 596 EUR
4 523 EUR

Flats for sale

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New Zealand vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.23 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 6361 EUR (7350.75 USD) in New Zealand and 15019 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in New Zealand.

6 361 EUR
15 019 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 5120 EUR (5916.38 USD) in New Zealand and 10537 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in New Zealand.

5 120 EUR
10 537 EUR

Salary

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New Zealand vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in New Zealand is 1.69 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2629 EUR (3037.34 USD) in New Zealand and 4453 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 41% lower in New Zealand.

2 629 EUR
4 453 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

83.7 EUR
89.8 EUR

Two stars

100 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

118 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

157 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

177 EUR
520 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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