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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 1.31 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in New Zealand.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.72 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.17 PLN (2.61 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in New Zealand.

22.72 PLN
10.17 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.3 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 7.68 PLN (1.98 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in New Zealand.

9.30 PLN
7.68 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.66 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 51.42 PLN (13.22 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 37% lower in New Zealand.

81.66 PLN
51.42 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 70.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 39.18 PLN (10.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in New Zealand.

70.03 PLN
39.18 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.77 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 34.37 PLN (8.84 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in New Zealand.

67.77 PLN
34.37 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 62.25 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 76.19 PLN (19.58 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United States.

62.25 PLN
76.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.49 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 12.41 PLN (3.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in New Zealand.

12.49 PLN
12.41 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.44 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.35 PLN (4.46 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in New Zealand.

18.44 PLN
17.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.29 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 11.95 PLN (3.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in New Zealand.

15.29 PLN
11.95 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 97.22 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 88.35 PLN (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

97.22 PLN
88.35 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.05 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 9.49 PLN (2.44 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in New Zealand.

11.05 PLN
9.49 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.61 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 7.23 PLN (1.86 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in New Zealand.

16.61 PLN
7.23 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.01 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 33.42 PLN (8.59 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in New Zealand.

65.01 PLN
33.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.86 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.84 PLN (1.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United States.

4.86 PLN
6.84 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.17 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 6.4 PLN (1.65 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in New Zealand.

15.17 PLN
6.40 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 11.56 PLN (2.97 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in New Zealand.

20.74 PLN
11.56 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.57 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 7.64 PLN (1.96 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in New Zealand.

16.57 PLN
7.64 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.98 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.45 PLN (1.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in New Zealand.

31.98 PLN
7.45 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.94 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 75.79 PLN (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

34.94 PLN
75.79 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.32 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 19.98 PLN (5.14 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in New Zealand.

24.32 PLN
19.98 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.73 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 3.92 PLN (1.01 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in New Zealand.

9.73 PLN
3.92 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.52 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 20.31 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 11.91 PLN (3.06 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in New Zealand.

20.31 PLN
11.91 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.89 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 8.47 PLN (2.18 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in New Zealand.

10.89 PLN
8.47 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.12 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 21.77 PLN (5.6 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 30% lower in New Zealand.

31.12 PLN
21.77 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.9 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 23.95 PLN (6.16 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in New Zealand.

38.90 PLN
23.95 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 32.65 PLN (8.39 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in New Zealand.

46.69 PLN
32.65 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 389.04 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 261.23 PLN (67.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in New Zealand.

389.04 PLN
261.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.26 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 54.42 PLN (13.99 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44% lower in New Zealand.

97.26 PLN
54.42 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.56 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 7.25 PLN (1.86 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in New Zealand.

8.56 PLN
7.25 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times less for fuel in the United States than in New Zealand.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.68 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 4.39 PLN (1.13 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

3.68 PLN
4.39 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.57 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 6.5 PLN (1.67 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
6.50 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.05 times more for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 501.87 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 468.03 PLN (120.3 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in New Zealand.

501.87 PLN
468.03 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.7 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 8.71 PLN (2.24 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in New Zealand.

10.70 PLN
8.71 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 116.71 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 130.61 PLN (33.57 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

116.71 PLN
130.61 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.24 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 6.64 PLN (1.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in New Zealand.

7.24 PLN
6.64 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.51 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 8.71 PLN (2.24 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in New Zealand.

17.51 PLN
8.71 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 70.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 45.71 PLN (11.75 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in New Zealand.

70.03 PLN
45.71 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 382.28 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 164.68 PLN (42.33 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in New Zealand.

382.28 PLN
164.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 147.84 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 57.91 PLN (14.88 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in New Zealand.

147.84 PLN
57.91 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.84 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 14786 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 4620 PLN (1187.57 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in New Zealand.

14 786 PLN
4 620 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 9260 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 4073 PLN (1047.01 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 56% lower in New Zealand.

9 260 PLN
4 073 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 27599 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 8384 PLN (2154.95 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in New Zealand.

27 599 PLN
8 384 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 15980 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 6747 PLN (1734.31 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in New Zealand.

15 980 PLN
6 747 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.77 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 55547 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 29242 PLN (7516.32 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in New Zealand.

55 547 PLN
29 242 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 36085 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 22666 PLN (5826.03 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in New Zealand.

36 085 PLN
22 666 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.97 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23331 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 11851 PLN (3046.11 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 49.2% lower in New Zealand.

23 331 PLN
11 851 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

404 PLN
376 PLN

Two stars

569 PLN
452 PLN

Three stars

759 PLN
528 PLN

Four stars

982 PLN
706 PLN

Five stars

2 338 PLN
797 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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