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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.64 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.41 EUR (2.69 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in New Zealand.

6.64 EUR
2.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.26 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.1 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in New Zealand.

2.26 EUR
1.88 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.87 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.28 EUR (12.59 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in New Zealand.

17.87 EUR
11.28 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.13 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.1 EUR (11.27 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in New Zealand.

16.13 EUR
10.10 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.41 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 8.2 EUR (9.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in New Zealand.

14.41 EUR
8.20 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 17.03 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 21.22 EUR (23.67 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.

17.03 EUR
21.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.99 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.83 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in New Zealand.

2.99 EUR
2.54 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.61 EUR (6.26 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in New Zealand.

6.44 EUR
5.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 3.18 EUR (3.55 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in New Zealand.

3.41 EUR
3.18 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.4 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 20.35 EUR (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in New Zealand.

22.40 EUR
20.35 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.83 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in New Zealand.

2.63 EUR
1.64 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.49 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (1.96 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 61% lower in New Zealand.

4.49 EUR
1.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.38 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.3 EUR (8.14 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in New Zealand.

15.38 EUR
7.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.69 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United States.

1.43 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.59 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in New Zealand.

3.59 EUR
1.34 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.13 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.12 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in New Zealand.

5.13 EUR
2.80 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.35 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 49% lower in New Zealand.

3.35 EUR
1.71 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.41 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.86 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in New Zealand.

7.41 EUR
1.67 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.05 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 17.46 EUR (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

8.05 EUR
17.46 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.71 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.52 EUR (3.92 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in New Zealand.

5.71 EUR
3.52 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.15 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in New Zealand.

2.23 EUR
1.03 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.7 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 5.25 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.25 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in New Zealand.

5.25 EUR
2.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.96 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.18 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in New Zealand.

2.96 EUR
1.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.17 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.06 EUR (6.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in New Zealand.

7.17 EUR
6.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.76 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.06 EUR (6.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in New Zealand.

10.76 EUR
6.06 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.76 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.08 EUR (9.02 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in New Zealand.

10.76 EUR
8.08 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 125.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 70.73 EUR (78.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in New Zealand.

125.48 EUR
70.73 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.3 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 12.63 EUR (14.09 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in New Zealand.

23.30 EUR
12.63 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.29 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in New Zealand.

2.29 EUR
1.96 EUR

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 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.83 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.46 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times more for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.3 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 109.82 EUR (122.54 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in New Zealand.

118.30 EUR
109.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.6 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.53 EUR (2.82 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in New Zealand.

2.60 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.64 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 28.8 EUR (32.13 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in New Zealand.

37.64 EUR
28.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.69 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in New Zealand.

1.94 EUR
1.51 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.47 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (1.97 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in New Zealand.

4.47 EUR
1.77 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 17.92 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 12.63 EUR (14.09 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in New Zealand.

17.92 EUR
12.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.4 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 30.39 EUR (33.9 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in New Zealand.

141.40 EUR
30.39 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.26 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 13.75 EUR (15.34 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in New Zealand.

58.26 EUR
13.75 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.17 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 3637 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1090 EUR (1215.68 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 70% lower in New Zealand.

3 637 EUR
1 090 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 2279 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 926.46 EUR (1033.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in New Zealand.

2 279 EUR
926.46 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 7368 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2078 EUR (2318.16 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in New Zealand.

7 368 EUR
2 078 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 4684 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1580 EUR (1763.25 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in New Zealand.

4 684 EUR
1 580 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.33 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 15555 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 6300 EUR (7029.47 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in New Zealand.

15 555 EUR
6 300 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 10913 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5071 EUR (5657.79 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in New Zealand.

10 913 EUR
5 071 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.77 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4611 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2603 EUR (2904.58 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 43.5% lower in New Zealand.

4 611 EUR
2 603 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

93 EUR
86.7 EUR

Two stars

131 EUR
104 EUR

Three stars

175 EUR
122 EUR

Four stars

226 EUR
163 EUR

Five stars

539 EUR
184 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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