Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 9.8% higher than in New Zealand (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 18.5% higher than in New Zealand
Rent Prices in United States are 43.2% higher than in New Zealand
Restaurant Prices in United States are 17.2% higher than in New Zealand
Groceries Prices in United States are 8.6% higher than in New Zealand
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 19.1% higher than in New Zealand
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Restaurants
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 NZ$
(14.94 $)		 33.46 NZ$
(20.00 $)		      +33.8 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 130.00 NZ$
(77.70 $)		 127.15 NZ$
(76.00 $)		      -2.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 16.00 NZ$
(9.56 $)		 20.08 NZ$
(12.00 $)		      +25.5 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 12.00 NZ$
(7.17 $)		 10.04 NZ$
(6.00 $)		      -16.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 12.00 NZ$
(7.17 $)		 12.55 NZ$
(7.50 $)		      +4.6 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.92 NZ$
(3.54 $)		 8.95 NZ$
(5.35 $)		      +51.2 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.87 NZ$
(2.31 $)		 4.40 NZ$
(2.63 $)		      +13.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.62 NZ$
(2.16 $)		 3.55 NZ$
(2.12 $)		      -2.0 %
Markets
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.12 NZ$
(1.86 $)		 1.78 NZ$
(1.06 $)		      -43.0 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.94 NZ$
(1.76 $)		 5.54 NZ$
(3.31 $)		      +88.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.38 NZ$
(0.83 $)		 3.48 NZ$
(2.08 $)		      +151.7 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 10.78 NZ$
(6.44 $)		 7.37 NZ$
(4.41 $)		      -31.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.35 NZ$
(3.80 $)		 9.86 NZ$
(5.89 $)		      +55.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.33 NZ$
(4.38 $)		 9.30 NZ$
(5.56 $)		      +26.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 10.64 NZ$
(6.36 $)		 12.65 NZ$
(7.56 $)		      +18.9 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.16 NZ$
(1.29 $)		 3.96 NZ$
(2.37 $)		      +82.8 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.69 NZ$
(1.01 $)		 1.28 NZ$
(0.76 $)		      -24.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.34 NZ$
(1.40 $)		 3.37 NZ$
(2.01 $)		      +43.5 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.76 NZ$
(2.25 $)		 3.70 NZ$
(2.21 $)		      -1.5 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.50 NZ$
(0.89 $)		 2.20 NZ$
(1.31 $)		      +46.7 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.22 NZ$
(0.73 $)		 2.32 NZ$
(1.39 $)		      +90.0 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.74 NZ$
(2.23 $)		 3.72 NZ$
(2.22 $)		      -0.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.83 NZ$
(1.10 $)		 3.78 NZ$
(2.26 $)		      +106.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 16.00 NZ$
(9.56 $)		 25.10 NZ$
(15.00 $)		      +56.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.91 NZ$
(2.93 $)		 3.42 NZ$
(2.04 $)		      -30.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.60 NZ$
(3.35 $)		 6.08 NZ$
(3.63 $)		      +8.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 40.90 NZ$
(24.45 $)		 17.40 NZ$
(10.40 $)		      -57.5 %
Transportation
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.00 NZ$
(2.39 $)		 4.18 NZ$
(2.50 $)		      +4.6 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 190.70 NZ$
(113.99 $)		 108.75 NZ$
(65.00 $)		      -43.0 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.00 NZ$
(2.39 $)		 5.86 NZ$
(3.50 $)		      +46.4 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.23 NZ$
(3.13 $)		 4.71 NZ$
(2.82 $)		      -9.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 57.00 NZ$
(34.07 $)		 50.19 NZ$
(30.00 $)		      -11.9 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.80 NZ$
(1.67 $)		 1.48 NZ$
(0.89 $)		      -47.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 44,990.00 NZ$
(26,891.39 $)		 59,726.59 NZ$
(35,699.74 $)		      +32.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 41,003.44 NZ$
(24,508.55 $)		 43,319.91 NZ$
(25,893.15 $)		      +5.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 251.02 NZ$
(150.04 $)		 355.17 NZ$
(212.29 $)		      +41.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 56.27 NZ$
(33.63 $)		 102.55 NZ$
(61.30 $)		      +82.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 86.60 NZ$
(51.76 $)		 121.84 NZ$
(72.82 $)		      +40.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 64.72 NZ$
(38.68 $)		 76.12 NZ$
(45.50 $)		      +17.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.17 NZ$
(15.04 $)		 38.71 NZ$
(23.14 $)		      +53.8 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 NZ$
(11.95 $)		 25.10 NZ$
(15.00 $)		      +25.5 %
Childcare
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,491.90 NZ$
(891.74 $)		 2,456.64 NZ$
(1,468.38 $)		      +64.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 27,769.74 NZ$
(16,598.51 $)		 42,561.15 NZ$
(25,439.62 $)		      +53.3 %
Clothing And Shoes
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 115.12 NZ$
(68.81 $)		 87.99 NZ$
(52.59 $)		      -23.6 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 66.76 NZ$
(39.91 $)		 72.03 NZ$
(43.05 $)		      +7.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 161.98 NZ$
(96.82 $)		 153.04 NZ$
(91.47 $)		      -5.5 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 199.97 NZ$
(119.52 $)		 191.63 NZ$
(114.54 $)		      -4.2 %
Rent Per Month
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,948.12 NZ$
(1,164.43 $)		 2,820.01 NZ$
(1,685.57 $)		      +44.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,695.32 NZ$
(1,013.33 $)		 2,287.08 NZ$
(1,367.03 $)		      +34.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,076.59 NZ$
(1,838.94 $)		 4,555.46 NZ$
(2,722.89 $)		      +48.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,657.42 NZ$
(1,588.39 $)		 3,763.80 NZ$
(2,249.69 $)		      +41.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 878.80 NZ$
(525.27 $)		 517.16 NZ$
(309.12 $)		      -41.2 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 593.40 NZ$
(354.69 $)		 411.66 NZ$
(246.06 $)		      -30.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 New Zealand Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,038.38 NZ$
(3,011.54 $)		 7,109.07 NZ$
(4,249.23 $)		      +41.1 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.46 6.34      -2.0 %
Last update: 6 February 20266 February 2026
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