Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand compared to Albury, Australia
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (AU$6) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.34 (AU$2.20) | AU$1.50 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (AU$6) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (AU$7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (AU$8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.18 (AU$3.92) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.33 (AU$4.07) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.10 (AU$4.79) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$24 (AU$22) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.50 (AU$3.29) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.25 (AU$1.17) | - | - | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,481 (AU$2,331) | AU$1,271 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,934 (AU$1,817) | AU$2,559 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$222 (AU$209) | AU$645 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,771 (AU$1,664) | AU$1,290 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,419 (AU$1,333) | AU$860 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$174 (AU$164) | AU$215 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (AU$70) | AU$55 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$500 (AU$470) | AU$668 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$379 (AU$356) | AU$100 | + 256% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$18 (AU$17) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (AU$21) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$127 (AU$119) | AU$100 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (AU$60) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (AU$141) | AU$90 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$180 (AU$169) | AU$150 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 231% | |||
Transportation in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 231% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,976 (AU$36,614) | AU$25,000 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (AU$1.93) | AU$1.31 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$184 (AU$173) | AU$20 | + 763% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 7% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (AU$7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$58 (AU$54) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.67 (AU$5.32) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (AU$4.70) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.33 (AU$3.12) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.33 (AU$5.01) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$30 (AU$28) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$63 (AU$59) | AU$47 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (AU$33) | AU$33 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (AU$97) | AU$100 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.75 (AU$4.46) | AU$5.00 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$4.00 | + 105% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (AU$66) | AU$52 | + 26% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$27 (AU$25) | AU$20 | + 25% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

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 42% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$5,525
(NZ$5,881)
in Queenstown, New Zealand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,900
in Albury.
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