Cost of living in United States compared to New Zealand
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 17% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (NZ$32) | NZ$21 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (NZ$17) | NZ$15 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (NZ$1.76) | NZ$2.35 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.43 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.63 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (NZ$3.75) | NZ$3.93 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (NZ$5.26) | NZ$4.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (NZ$26) | NZ$19 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (NZ$4.71) | NZ$4.12 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (NZ$4.44) | NZ$2.22 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in United States is 27% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,080 (NZ$5,003) | NZ$4,003 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,384 (NZ$3,873) | NZ$3,108 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (NZ$360) | NZ$210 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,106 (NZ$3,421) | NZ$2,937 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,596 (NZ$2,592) | NZ$2,038 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (NZ$234) | NZ$150 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (NZ$107) | NZ$79 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (NZ$486) | NZ$565 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (NZ$229) | NZ$255 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (NZ$23) | NZ$19 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (NZ$50) | NZ$33 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (NZ$94) | NZ$131 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (NZ$84) | NZ$109 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (NZ$158) | NZ$168 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (NZ$216) | NZ$206 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 5% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,945 (NZ$45,390) | NZ$45,091 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (NZ$1.67) | NZ$2.74 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (NZ$133) | NZ$114 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 104% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (NZ$15) | NZ$14 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (NZ$37) | NZ$5.00 | + 633% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (NZ$230) | NZ$63 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.69 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.76 (NZ$8) | NZ$3.39 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 (NZ$3.62) | NZ$4.49 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (NZ$46) | NZ$39 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (NZ$93) | NZ$82 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (NZ$48) | NZ$41 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (NZ$367) | NZ$210 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (NZ$156) | NZ$122 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (NZ$23) | NZ$20 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.77 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (NZ$985) | NZ$1,189 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (NZ$0.35) | NZ$0.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (NZ$106) | NZ$68 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (NZ$17) | NZ$39 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 17% more expensive than in New Zealand
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