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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.45 EUR (2.79 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in New Zealand.

5.14 EUR
2.45 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in New Zealand.

2.10 EUR
1.85 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.4 EUR (14.09 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in New Zealand.

18.47 EUR
12.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.45 EUR (10.74 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in New Zealand.

15.84 EUR
9.45 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 8.29 EUR (9.42 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in New Zealand.

15.33 EUR
8.29 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 18.37 EUR (20.88 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United States.

14.08 EUR
18.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.4 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in the United States.

2.82 EUR
2.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.18 EUR (4.75 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

4.17 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.28 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in New Zealand.

3.46 EUR
2.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.99 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 19.98 EUR (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

21.99 EUR
19.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.6 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in New Zealand.

2.50 EUR
2.29 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in New Zealand.

3.76 EUR
1.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.06 EUR (9.16 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in New Zealand.

14.70 EUR
8.06 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.87 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in New Zealand.

3.43 EUR
1.54 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.17 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in New Zealand.

4.69 EUR
2.79 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in New Zealand.

3.75 EUR
1.84 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in New Zealand.

7.23 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 17.14 EUR (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

7.90 EUR
17.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.82 EUR (5.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in New Zealand.

5.50 EUR
4.82 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in New Zealand.

2.20 EUR
0.94 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.43 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 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.87 EUR (3.26 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in New Zealand.

4.59 EUR
2.87 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.32 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in New Zealand.

2.46 EUR
2.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5.25 EUR (5.97 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in New Zealand.

7.04 EUR
5.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5.77 EUR (6.56 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in New Zealand.

8.80 EUR
5.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.87 EUR (8.95 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in New Zealand.

10.56 EUR
7.87 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.98 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 62.99 EUR (71.59 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in New Zealand.

87.98 EUR
62.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 13.12 EUR (14.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in New Zealand.

22.00 EUR
13.12 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in New Zealand.

1.94 EUR
1.75 EUR

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 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.47 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times less for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.5 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 112.86 EUR (128.27 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in New Zealand.

113.50 EUR
112.86 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in New Zealand.

2.42 EUR
2.10 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.4 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 31.5 EUR (35.8 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

26.40 EUR
31.50 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in New Zealand.

1.64 EUR
1.60 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 47% lower in New Zealand.

3.96 EUR
2.10 EUR

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 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.02 EUR (12.53 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in New Zealand.

15.84 EUR
11.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.45 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 39.71 EUR (45.13 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in New Zealand.

86.45 EUR
39.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.43 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 13.96 EUR (15.87 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in New Zealand.

33.43 EUR
13.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.66 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 3344 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1114 EUR (1266.2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in New Zealand.

3 344 EUR
1 114 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 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 982.21 EUR (1116.34 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in New Zealand.

2 094 EUR
982.21 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 6242 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2022 EUR (2297.64 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in New Zealand.

6 242 EUR
2 022 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 3614 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1627 EUR (1849.14 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55% lower in New Zealand.

3 614 EUR
1 627 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.66 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 12562 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7051 EUR (8014.01 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in New Zealand.

12 562 EUR
7 051 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 8161 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5465 EUR (6211.8 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 33% lower in New Zealand.

8 161 EUR
5 465 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.85 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5276 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2858 EUR (3247.81 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 45.8% lower in New Zealand.

5 276 EUR
2 858 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.3 EUR
85.1 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
102 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
119 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
160 EUR

Five stars

529 EUR
180 EUR

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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