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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.02 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 10.06 PLN (2.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in New Zealand.

27.02 PLN
10.06 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.19 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.83 PLN (2.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in New Zealand.

9.19 PLN
7.83 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.7 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 47 PLN (12.89 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in New Zealand.

72.70 PLN
47.00 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.63 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 42.1 PLN (11.55 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in New Zealand.

65.63 PLN
42.10 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.63 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 34.16 PLN (9.37 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in New Zealand.

58.63 PLN
34.16 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.27 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 88.41 PLN (24.25 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

69.27 PLN
88.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 10.57 PLN (2.9 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in New Zealand.

12.18 PLN
10.57 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.21 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 23.39 PLN (6.41 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in New Zealand.

26.21 PLN
23.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.89 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.24 PLN (3.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in New Zealand.

13.89 PLN
13.24 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.11 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 82.8 PLN (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

91.11 PLN
82.80 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.72 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.82 PLN (1.87 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in New Zealand.

10.72 PLN
6.82 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.27 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.3 PLN (2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60% lower in New Zealand.

18.27 PLN
7.30 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.56 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 30.42 PLN (8.34 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in New Zealand.

62.56 PLN
30.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.29 PLN (1.73 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

5.80 PLN
6.29 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.62 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.6 PLN (1.54 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in New Zealand.

14.62 PLN
5.60 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.85 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 11.66 PLN (3.2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in New Zealand.

20.85 PLN
11.66 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.64 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.14 PLN (1.96 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in New Zealand.

13.64 PLN
7.14 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.15 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.95 PLN (1.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in New Zealand.

30.15 PLN
6.95 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.74 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 71.02 PLN (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

32.74 PLN
71.02 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.22 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 14.65 PLN (4.02 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in New Zealand.

23.22 PLN
14.65 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.08 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.29 PLN (1.18 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in New Zealand.

9.08 PLN
4.29 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.66 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 21.37 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 12.15 PLN (3.33 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in New Zealand.

21.37 PLN
12.15 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 8.13 PLN (2.23 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in New Zealand.

12.03 PLN
8.13 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.17 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 25.26 PLN (6.93 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in New Zealand.

29.17 PLN
25.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 25.26 PLN (6.93 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in New Zealand.

43.75 PLN
25.26 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 33.68 PLN (9.24 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23% lower in New Zealand.

43.75 PLN
33.68 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 294.7 PLN (80.83 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in New Zealand.

510.43 PLN
294.70 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.79 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 52.62 PLN (14.43 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in New Zealand.

94.79 PLN
52.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.3 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 8.17 PLN (2.24 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in New Zealand.

9.30 PLN
8.17 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 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.03 PLN (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in the United States.

3.59 PLN
4.03 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.96 PLN (1.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

3.38 PLN
5.96 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 481.27 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 457.6 PLN (125.51 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in New Zealand.

481.27 PLN
457.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.57 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.52 PLN (2.89 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in New Zealand.

10.57 PLN
10.52 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.13 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 119.98 PLN (32.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in New Zealand.

153.13 PLN
119.98 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.91 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.29 PLN (1.73 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in New Zealand.

7.91 PLN
6.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.19 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 7.37 PLN (2.02 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in New Zealand.

18.19 PLN
7.37 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 72.92 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 52.62 PLN (14.43 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in New Zealand.

72.92 PLN
52.62 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.22 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 126.61 PLN (34.73 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 78% lower in New Zealand.

575.22 PLN
126.61 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 236.99 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 57.3 PLN (15.72 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in New Zealand.

236.99 PLN
57.30 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.09 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 14794 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4540 PLN (1245.2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in New Zealand.

14 794 PLN
4 540 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 9272 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3860 PLN (1058.81 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in New Zealand.

9 272 PLN
3 860 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 29975 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8657 PLN (2374.44 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in New Zealand.

29 975 PLN
8 657 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 19056 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6585 PLN (1806.05 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in New Zealand.

19 056 PLN
6 585 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.27 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 63276 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 26251 PLN (7200.13 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in New Zealand.

63 276 PLN
26 251 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 44393 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 21129 PLN (5795.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in New Zealand.

44 393 PLN
21 129 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 18759 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 10847 PLN (2975.1 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 42.2% lower in New Zealand.

18 759 PLN
10 847 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

378 PLN
353 PLN

Two stars

533 PLN
423 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
495 PLN

Four stars

920 PLN
662 PLN

Five stars

2 191 PLN
747 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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