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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 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.82 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 62% lower in New Zealand.

6.32 EUR
2.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.19 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 13% lower in New Zealand.

2.15 EUR
1.87 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.23 EUR (13.16 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34% lower in New Zealand.

17.02 EUR
11.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.06 EUR (11.79 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in New Zealand.

15.36 EUR
10.06 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.72 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 8.16 EUR (9.56 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in New Zealand.

13.72 EUR
8.16 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 21.12 EUR (24.75 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United States.

16.22 EUR
21.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.52 EUR (2.96 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in New Zealand.

2.85 EUR
2.52 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.59 EUR (6.55 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9% lower in New Zealand.

6.14 EUR
5.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 3.16 EUR (3.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in New Zealand.

3.25 EUR
3.16 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.33 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 19.38 EUR (22.71 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in New Zealand.

21.33 EUR
19.38 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in New Zealand.

2.51 EUR
1.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in New Zealand.

4.28 EUR
1.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.27 EUR (8.52 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in New Zealand.

14.65 EUR
7.27 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in New Zealand.

3.42 EUR
1.34 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in New Zealand.

4.88 EUR
2.79 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in New Zealand.

3.19 EUR
1.71 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in New Zealand.

7.06 EUR
1.66 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 16.63 EUR (19.48 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

7.66 EUR
16.63 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in New Zealand.

5.44 EUR
3.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in New Zealand.

2.13 EUR
1.03 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. New Zealand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.63 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 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.9 EUR (3.4 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 42% lower in New Zealand.

5.00 EUR
2.90 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in New Zealand.

2.82 EUR
1.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.04 EUR (7.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in New Zealand.

6.83 EUR
6.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.04 EUR (7.07 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41% lower in New Zealand.

10.24 EUR
6.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.05 EUR (9.43 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in New Zealand.

10.24 EUR
8.05 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.49 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 70.42 EUR (82.5 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in New Zealand.

119.49 EUR
70.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.19 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 12.57 EUR (14.73 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in New Zealand.

22.19 EUR
12.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.29 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in New Zealand.

2.18 EUR
1.95 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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.39 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.09 times more for transportation in the United States than in New Zealand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.66 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 109.34 EUR (128.11 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in New Zealand.

112.66 EUR
109.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

2.48 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.85 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 28.67 EUR (33.59 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 20% lower in New Zealand.

35.85 EUR
28.67 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in New Zealand.

1.85 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in New Zealand.

4.26 EUR
1.76 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 17.07 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 12.57 EUR (14.73 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in New Zealand.

17.07 EUR
12.57 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.66 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 30.25 EUR (35.45 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in New Zealand.

134.66 EUR
30.25 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.48 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 13.69 EUR (16.04 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in New Zealand.

55.48 EUR
13.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.03 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 3463 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1085 EUR (1270.97 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in New Zealand.

3 463 EUR
1 085 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 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 922.39 EUR (1080.72 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in New Zealand.

2 171 EUR
922.39 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 7017 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2069 EUR (2423.58 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in New Zealand.

7 017 EUR
2 069 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 4461 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1573 EUR (1843.44 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in New Zealand.

4 461 EUR
1 573 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. New Zealand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.23 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 14813 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 6272 EUR (7349.16 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in New Zealand.

14 813 EUR
6 272 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 10392 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5049 EUR (5915.1 USD) in New Zealand. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in New Zealand.

10 392 EUR
5 049 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. New Zealand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.69 times higher than in New Zealand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4391 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2592 EUR (3036.68 USD) in New Zealand. The average salary is 41% lower in New Zealand.

4 391 EUR
2 592 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.5 EUR
82.6 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
99.1 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
116 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
155 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
175 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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