Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand

List of prices in Queenstown, New Zealand
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
NZD USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$23 ($14)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$14 ($9)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$7 ($4.53)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$2.44 ($1.50)
12 eggs, large NZ$9 ($5.65)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$8 ($4.74)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$6 ($3.82)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$4.36 ($2.68)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$3.00 ($1.84)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket - -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$21 ($13)
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$3.80 ($2.34)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$1.49 ($0.92)
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Housing Update prices
NZD USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$3,580 ($2,201)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$2,138 ($1,315)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$207 ($127)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area - -
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area - -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio - -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) - -
40” flat screen tv - -
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) - -
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$24 ($15)
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$28 ($17)
Clothes Update prices
NZD USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) - -
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$64 ($39)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) - -
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes - -
Transportation Update prices
NZD USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new - -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.23 ($1.37)
Monthly ticket public transport - -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) NZ$97 ($60)
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Personal Care Update prices
NZD USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$7 ($4.00)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$7 ($4.30)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$59 ($37)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) - -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) - -
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) - -
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$2.87 ($1.77)
Tube of toothpaste - -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city - -
Entertainment Update prices
NZD USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$67 ($41)
2 tickets to the movies - -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) - -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$109 ($67)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$16 ($10)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$5.01 ($3.08)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$9 ($5.81)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb - -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) - -
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$76 ($47)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes - -
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 08, 2023

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