Cost of Living in New Zealand

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Summary of cost of living in New Zealand:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are R60,204.5 (NZ$6,230.7), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are R16,539.6 (NZ$1,711.7), excluding rent.
Cost of living in New Zealand is, on average, 10.3% lower than in United States.
Rent in New Zealand is, on average, 31.2% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	R241.57	173.93-483.13
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	R1,207.83	966.26-1,932.52
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	R154.60	144.94-193.25
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	R115.95	67.64-144.94
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	R115.95	82.13-144.94
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	R56.90	48.31-72.47
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	R36.96	28.99-48.31
Bottled Water (12 oz)	R34.15	27.06-48.31

Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	R30.39	19.33-43.48
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	R28.48	16.44-43.83
White Rice (1 lb)	R13.56	8.33-17.53
Eggs (12, Large Size)	R104.13	67.64-139.14
Local Cheese (1 lb)	R62.99	43.83-87.66
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	R70.73	39.45-108.65
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	R105.16	65.74-149.02
Apples (1 lb)	R21.26	13.15-28.49
Bananas (1 lb)	R16.37	13.15-21.91
Oranges (1 lb)	R22.52	13.15-35.06
Tomatoes (1 lb)	R36.41	13.15-65.31
Potatoes (1 lb)	R15.12	8.77-26.30
Onions (1 lb)	R11.75	6.57-21.91
Lettuce (1 Head)	R36.03	22.22-48.31
Bottled Water (50 oz)	R17.69	9.57-38.65
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	R154.55	120.78-193.25
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	R51.65	24.16-96.63
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	R56.55	20.97-115.95
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	R405.35	343.02-483.13

Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	R34.30	24.16-57.98
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	R1,932.52	966.26-2,319.03
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	R38.65	31.89-67.64
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	R50.54	41.99-62.20
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	R550.77	483.13-773.01
Gasoline (1 Liter)	R27.49	24.16-34.67
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	R434,720.59	434,720.59-472,453.06
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	R401,234.89	357,516.38-434,720.59

Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	R2,572.85	1,449.39-4,831.30
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	R548.50	289.88-773.01
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	R838.58	676.38-1,111.20

Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	R619.41	241.57-1,149.85
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	R249.69	115.95-338.19
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	R193.25	144.94-241.57

Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	R14,526.29	10,049.11-22,359.27
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	R288,235.50	193,252.10-513,422.50

Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	R1,121.20	724.70-1,729.51
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	R607.53	338.19-966.26
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	R1,568.87	966.26-2,125.77
Men's Leather Business Shoes	R1,908.02	1,062.89-2,898.78

Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	R18,477.17	11,595.13-25,219.40
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	R16,025.01	8,358.15-23,538.11
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	R29,104.82	19,325.21-42,515.46
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	R25,452.50	18,552.20-32,852.86

Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	R8,555.70	5,386.07-12,836.79
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	R5,674.86	3,815.13-8,420.22

Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	R48,786.84
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.35	5.00-7.20

Prices in New Zealand

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Last update: 21 May 2026
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