Cost of living in Rotorua, New Zealand compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 ($15) | $12 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 ($7) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 ($4.39) | $5.39 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.83 ($1.27) | $1.05 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$5.13 ($3.56) | $3.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.50 ($2.43) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 ($5.09) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$2.83 ($1.97) | $5.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 ($2.31) | $2.30 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$2.77 ($1.92) | $1.88 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 ($10) | $14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 ($2.08) | $2.66 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.19 ($0.82) | $2.26 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 28% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,484 ($1,029) | $2,100 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,308 ($907) | $1,683 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$150 ($104) | $272 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,556 ($1,773) | $1,183 | + 50% | |
| 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 ($104) | $178 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$63 ($43) | $76 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$733 ($509) | $386 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 ($104) | $104 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 ($7) | $17 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 ($14) | $17 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 34% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$150 ($104) | $42 | + 150% | |
| 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 ($125) | $72 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$150 ($104) | $80 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 42% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$26,495 ($18,379) | $22,500 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.79 ($1.24) | $0.80 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$24 ($17) | $60 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 55% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 ($10) | $31 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$43 ($29) | $170 | - 83% | |
| 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.) | - | $4.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.50 ($2.43) | $3.63 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.00 ($2.08) | $2.39 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$19 ($13) | $17 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 3% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 ($34) | $49 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$23 ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $64 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$115 ($80) | $63 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$9 ($6) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 ($3.35) | $4.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 ($5.09) | $5.00 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$700 ($486) | $427 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 ($0.31) | $0.15 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$27 ($19) | $66 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 ($17) | $10 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 27% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,069
(NZ$7,308)
in Rotorua.
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