Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$8 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (NZ$0.84) | NZ$2.16 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.69 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$8 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (NZ$4.32) | NZ$6 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$3.90 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (NZ$2.13) | NZ$3.13 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$4.22 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.36 (NZ$1.89) | NZ$3.71 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (NZ$1.80) | NZ$2.27 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $976 (NZ$1,356) | NZ$3,054 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $945 (NZ$1,314) | NZ$2,639 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (NZ$294) | NZ$309 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $901 (NZ$1,252) | NZ$2,363 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (NZ$806) | NZ$2,102 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (NZ$115) | NZ$197 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (NZ$58) | NZ$81 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $270 (NZ$375) | NZ$734 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (NZ$183) | NZ$243 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (NZ$22) | NZ$28 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $30 (NZ$42) | NZ$117 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (NZ$51) | NZ$67 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $64 (NZ$90) | NZ$192 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (NZ$148) | NZ$228 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,048 (NZ$26,471) | NZ$34,283 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (NZ$0.93) | NZ$2.06 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (NZ$83) | NZ$213 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (NZ$19) | NZ$30 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.77 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$12 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (NZ$14) | NZ$5.55 | + 159% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (NZ$101) | NZ$64 | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (NZ$4.18) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.85 (NZ$2.57) | NZ$3.92 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (NZ$2.60) | NZ$3.83 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$37 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (NZ$45) | NZ$61 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (NZ$28) | NZ$35 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (NZ$93) | NZ$232 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (NZ$87) | NZ$129 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.07 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$596) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (NZ$0.23) | NZ$0.33 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (NZ$48) | NZ$80 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (NZ$14) | NZ$34 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,888 ($3,517) in Niagara Falls, New York.
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