Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 53% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (£9) | £5.56 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (£7) | £5.33 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (£3.83) | £3.39 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.54 (£1.44) | £0.73 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (£3.43) | £2.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (£3.99) | £1.31 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (£4.64) | £3.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$7 (£3.69) | £1.80 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.00 (£1.70) | £1.14 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (£3.63) | £0.99 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (£11) | £6 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.27 (£1.85) | £2.20 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.14 (£0.64) | £0.95 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,312 (£1,306) | £1,238 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,672 (£945) | £1,048 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$227 (£128) | £272 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,557 (£880) | £600 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,392 (£786) | £450 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$159 (£90) | £250 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$88 (£50) | £23 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$562 (£318) | £359 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$379 (£214) | £85 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$22 (£13) | £6.00 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$116 (£66) | £71 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (£34) | £28 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$175 (£99) | £46 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$180 (£102) | £72 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 93% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,976 (£22,027) | £19,773 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.03 (£1.15) | £1.32 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$191 (£108) | £35 | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 40% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$9 (£4.89) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$57 (£32) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$4.51 (£2.55) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 (£2.78) | £1.02 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$9 (£5.09) | £1.60 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$1.65 (£0.93) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.00 (£2.26) | £1.25 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$30 (£17) | £10 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$66 (£37) | £26 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (£21) | £12 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £33 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$115 (£65) | £56 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (£9) | £6 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (£2.73) | £3.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (£4.72) | £3.87 | + 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$86 (£49) | £42 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$26 (£14) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 41% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,220
(NZ$9,236)
in Queenstown, New Zealand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberystwyth.
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