Cost of living in Rotorua, New Zealand compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 22% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 ($15) | $12 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 ($4.57) | $5.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.83 ($1.32) | $0.99 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$5.13 ($3.70) | $3.59 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.50 ($2.53) | $5.70 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 ($5.30) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$2.83 ($2.05) | $4.01 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 ($2.41) | $2.45 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$2.77 ($2.00) | $1.88 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 ($2.16) | $2.76 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.19 ($0.86) | $2.61 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 26% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,484 ($1,072) | $2,100 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,308 ($944) | $1,683 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$150 ($109) | $295 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,556 ($1,846) | $1,183 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$151 ($109) | $168 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$63 ($45) | $76 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$733 ($530) | $377 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 ($108) | $103 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 ($14) | $16 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 36% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$150 ($108) | $42 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$180 ($130) | $72 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$150 ($108) | $80 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$26,495 ($19,135) | $22,500 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.79 ($1.29) | $0.77 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$24 ($17) | $60 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 ($11) | $31 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 ($40) | $170 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.50 ($2.53) | $3.63 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.00 ($2.17) | $2.39 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$21 ($15) | $17 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 ($36) | $49 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$25 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$115 ($83) | $63 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$9 ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 ($3.49) | $4.04 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 ($5.30) | $5.00 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$700 ($506) | $429 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$27 ($20) | $66 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 ($18) | $10 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 628 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 25% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,261
(NZ$5,900)
in Rotorua.
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