- Cost of Living
- United States
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (NZ$20) | NZ$17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (NZ$1.31) | NZ$2.09 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (NZ$4.68) | NZ$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (NZ$4.89) | NZ$3.71 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (NZ$2.40) | NZ$3.46 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (NZ$4.22) | NZ$5.28 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$18 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$3.45 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$2.34 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in United States is 6% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (NZ$2,920) | NZ$2,659 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (NZ$2,249) | NZ$2,176 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (NZ$251) | NZ$333 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,565 (NZ$2,255) | NZ$1,814 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (NZ$1,595) | NZ$1,454 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (NZ$173) | NZ$293 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (NZ$69) | NZ$73 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (NZ$499) | NZ$617 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (NZ$175) | NZ$207 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$11 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$24 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (NZ$68) | NZ$98 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (NZ$64) | NZ$77 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (NZ$123) | NZ$157 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (NZ$170) | NZ$170 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,035 (NZ$31,759) | NZ$32,356 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (NZ$1.04) | NZ$2.05 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (NZ$125) | NZ$168 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 67% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (NZ$26) | NZ$7 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (NZ$159) | NZ$50 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (NZ$5.10) | NZ$5.58 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.40 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (NZ$4.88) | NZ$3.04 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$3.51 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (NZ$29) | NZ$26 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 3% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (NZ$64) | NZ$61 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (NZ$36) | NZ$32 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (NZ$241) | NZ$165 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (NZ$113) | NZ$101 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$17 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.83 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (NZ$619) | NZ$708 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (NZ$0.41) | NZ$0.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (NZ$76) | NZ$71 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$28 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.441
NZD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 97,399 prices entered by 15,294 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand
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