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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 26.8 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 10.41 PLN (2.88 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in New Zealand.

26.80 PLN
10.41 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.12 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 8.1 PLN (2.24 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in New Zealand.

9.12 PLN
8.10 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.13 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 48.62 PLN (13.44 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in New Zealand.

72.13 PLN
48.62 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.11 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 43.55 PLN (12.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in New Zealand.

65.11 PLN
43.55 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.17 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 35.34 PLN (9.77 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in New Zealand.

58.17 PLN
35.34 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.73 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 91.44 PLN (25.28 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United States.

68.73 PLN
91.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.08 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 10.93 PLN (3.02 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in New Zealand.

12.08 PLN
10.93 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.01 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 24.19 PLN (6.69 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 7% lower in New Zealand.

26.01 PLN
24.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.78 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.69 PLN (3.79 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in New Zealand.

13.78 PLN
13.69 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.4 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 82.15 PLN (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

90.40 PLN
82.15 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.63 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 7.05 PLN (1.95 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in New Zealand.

10.63 PLN
7.05 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.12 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.56 PLN (2.09 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in New Zealand.

18.12 PLN
7.56 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.07 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 31.46 PLN (8.7 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in New Zealand.

62.07 PLN
31.46 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.75 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.51 PLN (1.8 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in the United States.

5.75 PLN
6.51 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.51 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.79 PLN (1.6 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in New Zealand.

14.51 PLN
5.79 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.69 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.06 PLN (3.33 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in New Zealand.

20.69 PLN
12.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.53 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.38 PLN (2.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in New Zealand.

13.53 PLN
7.38 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.92 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.18 PLN (1.99 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 76% lower in New Zealand.

29.92 PLN
7.18 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.48 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 70.47 PLN (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

32.48 PLN
70.47 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.04 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 15.15 PLN (4.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in New Zealand.

23.04 PLN
15.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.01 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.44 PLN (1.23 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in New Zealand.

9.01 PLN
4.44 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.59 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 21.2 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 12.56 PLN (3.47 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in New Zealand.

21.20 PLN
12.56 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.94 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 8.4 PLN (2.32 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in New Zealand.

11.94 PLN
8.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.94 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 26.13 PLN (7.22 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in New Zealand.

28.94 PLN
26.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 26.13 PLN (7.22 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in New Zealand.

43.41 PLN
26.13 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 34.84 PLN (9.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in New Zealand.

43.41 PLN
34.84 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 506.42 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 304.82 PLN (84.27 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in New Zealand.

506.42 PLN
304.82 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.05 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 54.43 PLN (15.05 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in New Zealand.

94.05 PLN
54.43 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.22 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 8.45 PLN (2.34 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in New Zealand.

9.22 PLN
8.45 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 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4 PLN (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
4.00 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.91 PLN (1.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in the United States.

3.36 PLN
5.91 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.07 times more for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 477.49 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 473.31 PLN (130.85 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in New Zealand.

477.49 PLN
473.31 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.49 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.89 PLN (3.01 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in the United States.

10.49 PLN
10.89 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.93 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 124.1 PLN (34.31 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in New Zealand.

151.93 PLN
124.10 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.85 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.51 PLN (1.8 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in New Zealand.

7.85 PLN
6.51 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.05 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 7.62 PLN (2.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in New Zealand.

18.05 PLN
7.62 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 72.35 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 54.43 PLN (15.05 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in New Zealand.

72.35 PLN
54.43 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 570.7 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 130.96 PLN (36.2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in New Zealand.

570.70 PLN
130.96 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.13 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 59.27 PLN (16.38 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in New Zealand.

235.13 PLN
59.27 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.97 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 14678 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4696 PLN (1298.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 68% lower in New Zealand.

14 678 PLN
4 696 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 9199 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3993 PLN (1103.83 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in New Zealand.

9 199 PLN
3 993 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 29739 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8954 PLN (2475.4 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in New Zealand.

29 739 PLN
8 954 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 18907 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6811 PLN (1882.85 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 64% lower in New Zealand.

18 907 PLN
6 811 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.18 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 62779 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 27153 PLN (7506.29 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in New Zealand.

62 779 PLN
27 153 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 44045 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 21854 PLN (6041.57 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in New Zealand.

44 045 PLN
21 854 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.66 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18612 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 11219 PLN (3101.61 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 39.7% lower in New Zealand.

18 612 PLN
11 219 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

375 PLN
350 PLN

Two stars

529 PLN
420 PLN

Three stars

706 PLN
491 PLN

Four stars

913 PLN
656 PLN

Five stars

2 174 PLN
741 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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