- Cost of Living
- United States
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (NZ$20) | NZ$17 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (NZ$1.29) | NZ$2.09 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (NZ$4.57) | NZ$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (NZ$5.75) | NZ$7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (NZ$4.81) | NZ$3.74 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$3.46 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$4.95 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$17 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$3.42 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (NZ$3.05) | NZ$2.30 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in United States is 4% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,045 (NZ$2,893) | NZ$2,723 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (NZ$2,239) | NZ$2,160 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (NZ$244) | NZ$328 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (NZ$2,240) | NZ$1,772 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,110 (NZ$1,570) | NZ$1,468 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (NZ$166) | NZ$270 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (NZ$68) | NZ$74 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (NZ$496) | NZ$634 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (NZ$170) | NZ$216 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$11 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (NZ$32) | NZ$24 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (NZ$66) | NZ$104 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (NZ$64) | NZ$76 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (NZ$120) | NZ$162 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (NZ$167) | NZ$173 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,142 (NZ$31,319) | NZ$32,949 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (NZ$1.00) | NZ$2.02 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (NZ$121) | NZ$167 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 65% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (NZ$26) | NZ$7 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (NZ$154) | NZ$49 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$6 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.43 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (NZ$4.71) | NZ$2.97 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$3.47 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (NZ$29) | NZ$26 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 6% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (NZ$62) | NZ$62 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (NZ$35) | NZ$32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (NZ$239) | NZ$152 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (NZ$111) | NZ$98 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$16 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.85 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (NZ$607) | NZ$706 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (NZ$0.80) | NZ$0.46 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (NZ$75) | NZ$70 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$28 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.415
NZD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,171 prices entered by 15,026 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand
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