Cost of living in United States compared to New Zealand
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in United States is 5% 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$25 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (NZ$18) | NZ$17 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (NZ$1.75) | NZ$2.80 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.79 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (NZ$3.64) | NZ$4.14 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (NZ$4.96) | NZ$6 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (NZ$26) | NZ$20 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (NZ$4.82) | NZ$4.46 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (NZ$4.58) | NZ$3.26 | + 41% | |
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 | $3,010 (NZ$4,946) | NZ$4,070 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (NZ$3,793) | NZ$3,352 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (NZ$366) | NZ$197 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (NZ$3,377) | NZ$2,492 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (NZ$2,572) | NZ$2,198 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (NZ$244) | NZ$153 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (NZ$106) | NZ$90 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (NZ$482) | NZ$565 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (NZ$239) | NZ$231 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (NZ$24) | NZ$19 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (NZ$49) | NZ$32 | + 54% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in United States is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (NZ$94) | NZ$139 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (NZ$86) | NZ$95 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (NZ$160) | NZ$186 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (NZ$215) | NZ$225 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in United States is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (NZ$46,752) | NZ$41,100 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (NZ$1.62) | NZ$2.85 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (NZ$121) | NZ$190 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 125% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (NZ$16) | NZ$10 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (NZ$35) | NZ$5.00 | + 596% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (NZ$229) | NZ$60 | + 280% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.35 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (NZ$8) | NZ$3.09 | + 162% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$3.99 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (NZ$48) | NZ$38 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
United States | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (NZ$94) | NZ$70 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (NZ$49) | NZ$43 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (NZ$340) | NZ$180 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (NZ$163) | NZ$136 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.95 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (NZ$833) | NZ$1,526 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (NZ$0.61) | NZ$0.41 | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (NZ$109) | NZ$73 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (NZ$17) | NZ$40 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,255 prices entered by 2,449 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 4% more expensive than in New Zealand
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