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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 23 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 11.31 PLN (2.87 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in New Zealand.

23.00 PLN
11.31 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.41 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 8.55 PLN (2.17 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

9.41 PLN
8.55 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 82.68 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 57.23 PLN (14.53 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in New Zealand.

82.68 PLN
57.23 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 70.9 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 43.61 PLN (11.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in New Zealand.

70.90 PLN
43.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 68.62 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 38.26 PLN (9.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in New Zealand.

68.62 PLN
38.26 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 63.02 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 84.8 PLN (21.53 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

63.02 PLN
84.80 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.64 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 13.81 PLN (3.51 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United States.

12.64 PLN
13.81 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.67 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 19.31 PLN (4.9 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

18.67 PLN
19.31 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.48 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 13.3 PLN (3.38 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in New Zealand.

15.48 PLN
13.30 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.44 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 89.46 PLN (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

98.44 PLN
89.46 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.19 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 10.56 PLN (2.68 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in New Zealand.

11.19 PLN
10.56 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.82 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 8.04 PLN (2.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in New Zealand.

16.82 PLN
8.04 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.82 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 37.19 PLN (9.44 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in New Zealand.

65.82 PLN
37.19 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.92 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 7.61 PLN (1.93 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in the United States.

4.92 PLN
7.61 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.36 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 7.12 PLN (1.81 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in New Zealand.

15.36 PLN
7.12 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 12.87 PLN (3.27 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in New Zealand.

21.00 PLN
12.87 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.78 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 8.5 PLN (2.16 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in New Zealand.

16.78 PLN
8.50 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.38 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 8.29 PLN (2.1 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in New Zealand.

32.38 PLN
8.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.37 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 76.73 PLN (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

35.37 PLN
76.73 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.62 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 22.24 PLN (5.65 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in New Zealand.

24.62 PLN
22.24 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.85 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 4.36 PLN (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in New Zealand.

9.85 PLN
4.36 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.39 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 20.56 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 13.25 PLN (3.36 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in New Zealand.

20.56 PLN
13.25 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.03 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 9.43 PLN (2.39 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in New Zealand.

11.03 PLN
9.43 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.51 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 24.23 PLN (6.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in New Zealand.

31.51 PLN
24.23 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 39.39 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 26.65 PLN (6.77 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in New Zealand.

39.39 PLN
26.65 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.27 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 36.34 PLN (9.23 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in New Zealand.

47.27 PLN
36.34 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 393.9 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 290.75 PLN (73.81 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in New Zealand.

393.90 PLN
290.75 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.48 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 60.57 PLN (15.38 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in New Zealand.

98.48 PLN
60.57 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.67 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 8.07 PLN (2.05 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in New Zealand.

8.67 PLN
8.07 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.52 times less for fuel in the United States than in New Zealand.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.27 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States and 5.08 PLN (1.29 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

4.27 PLN
5.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.63 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 6.95 PLN (1.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in the United States.

3.63 PLN
6.95 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 508.13 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 520.92 PLN (132.25 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United States.

508.13 PLN
520.92 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.83 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 9.69 PLN (2.46 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in New Zealand.

10.83 PLN
9.69 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 118.17 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 145.37 PLN (36.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

118.17 PLN
145.37 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.33 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 7.39 PLN (1.88 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in the United States.

7.33 PLN
7.39 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.73 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 9.69 PLN (2.46 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in New Zealand.

17.73 PLN
9.69 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 70.9 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 50.88 PLN (12.92 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in New Zealand.

70.90 PLN
50.88 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 387.05 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 183.29 PLN (46.53 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in New Zealand.

387.05 PLN
183.29 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 149.68 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 64.45 PLN (16.36 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in New Zealand.

149.68 PLN
64.45 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.58 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 14970 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 5142 PLN (1305.46 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in New Zealand.

14 970 PLN
5 142 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 9376 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 4534 PLN (1150.96 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in New Zealand.

9 376 PLN
4 534 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 27944 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 9331 PLN (2368.89 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in New Zealand.

27 944 PLN
9 331 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 16179 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 7510 PLN (1906.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in New Zealand.

16 179 PLN
7 510 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.61 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 56241 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 32546 PLN (8262.51 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in New Zealand.

56 241 PLN
32 546 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 36535 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 25227 PLN (6404.42 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 31% lower in New Zealand.

36 535 PLN
25 227 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.79 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23622 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 13190 PLN (3348.52 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 44.2% lower in New Zealand.

23 622 PLN
13 190 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

547 PLN
-

Two stars

657 PLN
365 PLN

Three stars

867 PLN
454 PLN

Four stars

1 078 PLN
495 PLN

Five stars

2 109 PLN
819 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3565 hotels • New Zealand: 20 cities, 728 hotels

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