Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 2% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.54 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.50 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (AU$5.60) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$7 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.00 (AU$2.77) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (AU$5.95) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (AU$18) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.27 (AU$3.02) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.14 (AU$1.05) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,312 (AU$2,138) | AU$1,271 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,672 (AU$1,546) | AU$2,559 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$227 (AU$210) | AU$645 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,557 (AU$1,440) | AU$1,290 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,392 (AU$1,287) | AU$860 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$159 (AU$147) | AU$215 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$88 (AU$82) | AU$55 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$562 (AU$520) | AU$668 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$379 (AU$351) | AU$100 | + 251% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$22 (AU$21) | - | - | |
| 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$116 (AU$108) | AU$100 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (AU$55) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$175 (AU$162) | AU$90 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$180 (AU$166) | AU$150 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 246% | |||
| Transportation in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 246% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,976 (AU$36,043) | AU$25,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.03 (AU$1.88) | AU$1.31 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$191 (AU$177) | AU$20 | + 785% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$57 (AU$53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$4.51 (AU$4.17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 (AU$4.56) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$1.65 (AU$1.53) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.00 (AU$3.70) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$30 (AU$28) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Queenstown, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 17% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$66 (AU$61) | AU$47 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (AU$34) | 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$115 (AU$106) | AU$100 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (AU$4.47) | AU$5.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$4.00 | + 93% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$86 (AU$80) | AU$52 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$26 (AU$24) | AU$20 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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$4,958
(NZ$5,362)
in Queenstown, New Zealand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,500
in Albury.
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