Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 39% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (£10) | £4.63 | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$13 (£6) | £4.93 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (£3.31) | £3.67 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.34 (£1.19) | £0.81 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (£3.37) | £2.67 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (£3.74) | £1.31 | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (£4.51) | £5.00 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.18 (£2.13) | £2.07 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.33 (£2.21) | £1.14 | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.10 (£2.60) | £1.25 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$24 (£12) | £6 | + 89% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.50 (£1.79) | £2.25 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.25 (£0.64) | £1.00 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 2% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,481 (£1,265) | £793 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,934 (£986) | £1,510 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$222 (£113) | £159 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,771 (£903) | £1,458 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,419 (£724) | £397 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$174 (£89) | £250 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (£38) | £23 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$500 (£255) | £320 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$379 (£194) | £85 | + 127% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$18 (£9) | £6.00 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (£11) | £11 | + 4% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 16% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$127 (£65) | £71 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (£33) | £28 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (£76) | £46 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$180 (£92) | £72 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 80% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,976 (£19,879) | £19,356 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (£1.05) | £1.24 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$184 (£94) | £32 | + 198% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$9 (£4.41) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (£3.57) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$58 (£29) | £50 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.67 (£2.89) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (£2.55) | £1.02 | + 151% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$9 (£4.59) | £1.60 | + 186% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.33 (£1.70) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.33 (£2.72) | £1.25 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$30 (£15) | £10 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$63 (£32) | £26 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (£18) | £12 | + 42% | |
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$103 (£53) | £56 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.75 (£2.42) | £3.25 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (£4.45) | £3.87 | + 15% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (£36) | £42 | - 16% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$27 (£14) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,128
(NZ$6,133)
in Queenstown, New Zealand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,500
in Aberystwyth.
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