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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 2.74 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in New Zealand.

5.84 USD
2.74 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 2.07 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in New Zealand.

2.39 USD
2.07 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 13.86 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34% lower in New Zealand.

20.99 USD
13.86 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 10.56 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in New Zealand.

18.00 USD
10.56 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 9.26 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in New Zealand.

17.42 USD
9.26 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 20.53 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in the United States.

16.00 USD
20.53 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 3.34 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

3.21 USD
3.34 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.68 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in New Zealand.

4.74 USD
4.68 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 3.22 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in New Zealand.

3.93 USD
3.22 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
22.71 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 2.56 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in New Zealand.

2.84 USD
2.56 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.95 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in New Zealand.

4.27 USD
1.95 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 9 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in New Zealand.

16.71 USD
9.00 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.84 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
1.84 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 1.72 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in New Zealand.

3.90 USD
1.72 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 3.11 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in New Zealand.

5.33 USD
3.11 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 2.06 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in New Zealand.

4.26 USD
2.06 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 2.01 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in New Zealand.

8.22 USD
2.01 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
19.48 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 5.39 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in New Zealand.

6.25 USD
5.39 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 1.06 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in New Zealand.

2.50 USD
1.06 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.45 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 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.21 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in New Zealand.

5.22 USD
3.21 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 2.28 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in New Zealand.

2.80 USD
2.28 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 5.87 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in New Zealand.

8.00 USD
5.87 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 6.45 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in New Zealand.

10.00 USD
6.45 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 8.8 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in New Zealand.

12.00 USD
8.80 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 70.39 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in New Zealand.

100.00 USD
70.39 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 14.67 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in New Zealand.

25.00 USD
14.67 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 1.95 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in New Zealand.

2.20 USD
1.95 USD

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 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.13 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.13 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
1.67 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1 times more for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 126.12 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in New Zealand.

129.00 USD
126.12 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 2.35 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in New Zealand.

2.75 USD
2.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 35.2 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

30.00 USD
35.20 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 1.79 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in New Zealand.

1.86 USD
1.79 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 2.35 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in New Zealand.

4.50 USD
2.35 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 12.32 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in New Zealand.

18.00 USD
12.32 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 44.38 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in New Zealand.

98.26 USD
44.38 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 15.6 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in New Zealand.

38.00 USD
15.60 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.71 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 3800 USD in the United States and 1245 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in New Zealand.

3 800 USD
1 245 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 1098 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in New Zealand.

2 380 USD
1 098 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 2259 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in New Zealand.

7 094 USD
2 259 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 1818 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in New Zealand.

4 107 USD
1 818 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.68 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 14278 USD in the United States and 7880 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in New Zealand.

14 278 USD
7 880 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 6108 USD in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in New Zealand.

9 275 USD
6 108 USD

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.88 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 3193 USD in New Zealand. The average salary is 46.8% lower in New Zealand.

5 997 USD
3 193 USD

Hotels

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

One star

101 USD
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Two stars

149 USD
97.9 USD

Three stars

198 USD
125 USD

Four stars

254 USD
145 USD

Five stars

554 USD
253 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels • New Zealand: 20 cities, 676 hotels

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