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

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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United States vs. New Zealand - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in New Zealand.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.6 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 9.88 PLN (2.75 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in New Zealand.

26.60 PLN
9.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.05 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.69 PLN (2.14 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15% lower in New Zealand.

9.05 PLN
7.69 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.57 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 46.16 PLN (12.86 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in New Zealand.

71.57 PLN
46.16 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.61 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 41.34 PLN (11.52 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 36% lower in New Zealand.

64.61 PLN
41.34 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.72 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 33.55 PLN (9.35 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in New Zealand.

57.72 PLN
33.55 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.2 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 86.82 PLN (24.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in the United States.

68.20 PLN
86.82 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.99 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 10.38 PLN (2.89 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in New Zealand.

11.99 PLN
10.38 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.81 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 22.97 PLN (6.4 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11% lower in New Zealand.

25.81 PLN
22.97 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.68 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13 PLN (3.62 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 5% lower in New Zealand.

13.68 PLN
13.00 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.7 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 81.52 PLN (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

89.70 PLN
81.52 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.55 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.7 PLN (1.87 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in New Zealand.

10.55 PLN
6.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.98 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.17 PLN (2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in New Zealand.

17.98 PLN
7.17 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.6 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 29.87 PLN (8.32 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in New Zealand.

61.60 PLN
29.87 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.18 PLN (1.72 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

5.71 PLN
6.18 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.39 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.5 PLN (1.53 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in New Zealand.

14.39 PLN
5.50 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.53 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.45 PLN (3.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in New Zealand.

20.53 PLN
11.45 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.42 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.01 PLN (1.95 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in New Zealand.

13.42 PLN
7.01 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.69 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.82 PLN (1.9 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 77% lower in New Zealand.

29.69 PLN
6.82 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.23 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 69.92 PLN (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

32.23 PLN
69.92 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.87 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 14.39 PLN (4.01 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in New Zealand.

22.87 PLN
14.39 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.94 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.22 PLN (1.17 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in New Zealand.

8.94 PLN
4.22 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in New Zealand.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 11.93 PLN (3.32 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in New Zealand.

21.03 PLN
11.93 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.85 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 7.98 PLN (2.22 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in New Zealand.

11.85 PLN
7.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.72 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 24.81 PLN (6.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in New Zealand.

28.72 PLN
24.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 24.81 PLN (6.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in New Zealand.

43.07 PLN
24.81 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 33.07 PLN (9.21 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in New Zealand.

43.07 PLN
33.07 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 502.53 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 289.41 PLN (80.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in New Zealand.

502.53 PLN
289.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 51.68 PLN (14.4 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in New Zealand.

93.33 PLN
51.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.15 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 8.02 PLN (2.23 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in New Zealand.

9.15 PLN
8.02 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.97 PLN (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

3.54 PLN
3.97 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.87 PLN (1.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

3.33 PLN
5.87 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.12 times more for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 473.81 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 449.38 PLN (125.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in New Zealand.

473.81 PLN
449.38 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.41 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.34 PLN (2.88 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in New Zealand.

10.41 PLN
10.34 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 150.76 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 117.83 PLN (32.83 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in New Zealand.

150.76 PLN
117.83 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.18 PLN (1.72 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in New Zealand.

7.79 PLN
6.18 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.91 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 7.24 PLN (2.02 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in New Zealand.

17.91 PLN
7.24 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 71.79 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 51.68 PLN (14.4 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 28% lower in New Zealand.

71.79 PLN
51.68 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 566.31 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 124.34 PLN (34.64 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 78% lower in New Zealand.

566.31 PLN
124.34 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 233.32 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 56.27 PLN (15.68 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in New Zealand.

233.32 PLN
56.27 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.1 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in New Zealand.

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 14565 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4458 PLN (1242.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in New Zealand.

14 565 PLN
4 458 PLN

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 9129 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3791 PLN (1056.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in New Zealand.

9 129 PLN
3 791 PLN

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 29511 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8502 PLN (2368.47 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in New Zealand.

29 511 PLN
8 502 PLN

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 18761 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6467 PLN (1801.52 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in New Zealand.

18 761 PLN
6 467 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.28 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in New Zealand.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62296 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 25780 PLN (7182.05 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in New Zealand.

62 296 PLN
25 780 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 43706 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 20749 PLN (5780.59 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in New Zealand.

43 706 PLN
20 749 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.73 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18469 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 10652 PLN (2967.63 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 42.3% lower in New Zealand.

18 469 PLN
10 652 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

372 PLN
347 PLN

Two stars

525 PLN
417 PLN

Three stars

701 PLN
487 PLN

Four stars

906 PLN
651 PLN

Five stars

2 157 PLN
735 PLN

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

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