Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
NZ$30
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
NZ$145
McMeal at McDonald's
NZ$17
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
NZ$13
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
NZ$14
Cappuccino (regular)
NZ$7
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
NZ$4
Water (0.33L bottle)
NZ$5
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
NZ$3
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
NZ$4
Rice (1kg)
NZ$3
Eggs (12 pieces)
NZ$10
Cheese (1kg)
NZ$16
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
NZ$21
Beef (1kg)
NZ$29
Apples (1kg)
NZ$5
Bananas (1kg)
NZ$4
Oranges (1kg)
NZ$6
Tomatoes (1kg)
NZ$10
Potatoes (1kg)
NZ$4
Onion (1kg)
NZ$3
Lettuce (1 head)
NZ$3
Water (1.5L)
NZ$2
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
NZ$20
Local Beer (0.5L)
NZ$6
Imported Beer (0.33L)
NZ$8
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
NZ$43
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
NZ$5
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
NZ$234
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
NZ$4
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
NZ$3
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
NZ$55
Gasoline (1 liter)
NZ$3
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
NZ$45K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
NZ$41K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
NZ$70
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
NZ$30
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
NZ$24
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
NZ$310
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
NZ$55
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
NZ$85
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
NZ$2K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
NZ$40K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
NZ$120
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
NZ$80
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
NZ$150
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
NZ$215