Cost of living in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 16% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 10% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dunedin (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| NZ$17 ($12) | $16 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| NZ$13 ($9) | $8 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| NZ$8 ($5.92) | $4.46 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| NZ$1.88 ($1.32) | $0.73 | 81% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| NZ$7 ($5.03) | $2.70 | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| NZ$5.81 ($4.10) | $3.25 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| NZ$6 ($4.26) | $6 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| NZ$3.65 ($2.57) | $3.09 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| NZ$3.58 ($2.53) | $1.87 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| NZ$7 ($4.80) | $2.30 | 109% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| NZ$17 ($12) | $15 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| NZ$3.15 ($2.22) | $1.75 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| NZ$1.99 ($1.41) | $2.16 | 35% |
| Housing in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Dunedin (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| NZ$2,306 ($1,626) | $2,337 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| NZ$1,639 ($1,156) | $1,685 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| NZ$216 ($152) | $141 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| NZ$1,572 ($1,109) | $1,599 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| NZ$1,045 ($737) | $1,097 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| NZ$144 ($102) | $86 | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| NZ$79 ($56) | $54 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| NZ$696 ($491) | $302 | 63% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$245 ($173) | $149 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| NZ$13 ($9) | $10 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| NZ$22 ($16) | $32 | 51% |
| Clothes in Dunedin (New Zealand) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Dunedin (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| NZ$114 ($81) | $54 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| NZ$80 ($56) | $59 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$163 ($115) | $92 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| NZ$174 ($123) | $167 | 26% |
| Transportation in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 19% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Dunedin (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| NZ$34,478 ($24,315) | $21,497 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| NZ$2.09 ($1.47) | $0.69 | 113% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| NZ$94 ($66) | $112 | 41% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| NZ$35 ($25) | $17 | 44% |
| Personal Care in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 39% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Dunedin (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$17 ($12) | $8 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| NZ$7 ($4.80) | $16 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| NZ$42 ($30) | $122 | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| NZ$7 ($4.80) | $7 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| NZ$4.59 ($3.24) | $2.86 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| NZ$5.58 ($3.93) | $5.43 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| NZ$2.87 ($2.02) | $3.20 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| NZ$3.29 ($2.32) | $1.78 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| NZ$24 ($17) | $23 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 20% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Dunedin (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| NZ$52 ($36) | $45 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| NZ$27 ($19) | $24 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| NZ$175 ($123) | $276 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| NZ$96 ($68) | $78 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| NZ$15 ($10) | $12 | 11% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| NZ$4.84 ($3.41) | $4.77 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| NZ$9 ($6) | $5.18 | 16% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| NZ$870 ($614) | $460 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| NZ$0.43 ($0.30) | $0.65 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| NZ$65 ($46) | $65 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| NZ$25 ($18) | $7 | 154% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,700 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $6,453 (NZ$9,150) in Dunedin.