Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (NZ$5.12) | NZ$8 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (NZ$1.08) | NZ$2.16 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (NZ$3.61) | NZ$8 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (NZ$5.52) | NZ$6 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (NZ$5.22) | NZ$3.53 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$3.00 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (NZ$4.01) | NZ$4.31 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (NZ$23) | NZ$21 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$3.73 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (NZ$2.70) | NZ$2.27 | + 19% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (NZ$2,480) | NZ$2,898 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (NZ$1,818) | NZ$2,639 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (NZ$191) | NZ$309 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (NZ$1,610) | NZ$2,350 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (NZ$1,134) | NZ$2,007 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (NZ$98) | NZ$197 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (NZ$55) | NZ$81 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (NZ$458) | NZ$734 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (NZ$142) | NZ$243 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (NZ$14) | NZ$12 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (NZ$24) | NZ$28 | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (NZ$56) | NZ$117 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (NZ$85) | NZ$67 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (NZ$129) | NZ$192 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (NZ$139) | NZ$228 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (NZ$32,179) | NZ$34,283 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (NZ$0.83) | NZ$2.06 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (NZ$33) | NZ$213 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (NZ$26) | NZ$30 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (NZ$116) | NZ$5.55 | + 1999% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (NZ$146) | NZ$64 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (NZ$5.51) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$3.92 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$4.06 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (NZ$23) | NZ$37 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (NZ$63) | NZ$63 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (NZ$35) | NZ$35 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (NZ$148) | NZ$232 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (NZ$93) | NZ$137 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.32 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (NZ$598) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (NZ$113) | NZ$80 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (NZ$8) | NZ$34 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,800 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,955 ($4,287) in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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