Cost of Living in New Zealand
The population of New Zealand is 5,118,700. The average cost of living in New Zealand is $2548 and the median after-tax salary is $2549.91
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.29 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
67.03 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.82 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.59 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.59 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
2.89 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.99 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.74 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.62 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.7 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.74 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.79 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.88 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.82 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.1 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
2.38 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
1.79 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
2.6 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
2.99 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
1.78 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
1.52 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
2.3 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.93 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.94 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.64 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.03 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.25 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.96 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
85.07 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.09 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
33.51 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
1.59 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21226.0 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
18411.73 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
113.91 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.24 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
46.89 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
34.2 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.29 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.05 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
635.14 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9818.77 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
59.91 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
36.27 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
83.55 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
99.51 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
942.96 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
768.69 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1552.74 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1271.55 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4711.62 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3408.63 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2549.91 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
4.18 % |
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New Zealand
OVERALL RISK: LOW
New Zealand is, overall, a very safe country to visit. The crime rates are low, and the crime that does exist is mostly petty theft and bag snatching.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
Transportation is generally very safe in New Zealand. Still, be cautious in public transport, because this is where pickpockets usually operate.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: LOW
Areas frequented by tourists, especially in Auckland, are known to be affected by pickpockets. Take basic precaution measures and keep your valuables in a safe place.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
When it comes to natural disasters, New Zealand is known for earthquakes. Also, there is a number of active volcanoes, and occasional eruptions may take place. Another issue in New Zealand are huge insects with a scary physical appearance that isn't dangerous, and some dangerous, venomous ones called “redback” and “kapito”.
MUGGING RISK: LOW
An occurrence of mugging or kidnapping is not likely in New Zealand. Mugging is extremely rare, but the chances still exist, in remote areas and the outskirts of big cities. In such a situation, never resist and hand over everything you own immediately.
TERRORISM RISK: LOW
There haven't been any terrorist attacks in New Zealand's recent history, but they shouldn't be ruled out, so be aware of your surroundings at all times.
SCAMS RISK: LOW
There are a couple of scams that are well known throughout New Zealand, such as the lottery winning scam where you receive a letter saying you won a lottery prize, and if you want to collect it, you have to pay a certain fee. In order to collect your winnings, you are asked to pay a fee. Another scam is the Inland Revenue scam where scammers claim to be from a certain legal establishment and call people saying that they are being investigated and have to pay a tax or go to jail immediately.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Female travelers shouldn't have any safety problems in New Zealand, even though sexually motivated crimes are on the rise. Just use your common sense, never find yourself alone in deserted or poorly lit areas and avoid any remote places.
Visas
Some countries do need a visa to enter New Zealand, and apart from that, your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of return. If you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need a visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.
Currency
New Zealand dollar is the official currency in New Zealand. ATMs are available in big cities, though smaller towns may have only one ATM per town, and credit cards are accepted all over the country.
Weather
New Zealand has a temperate climate - winters are pretty cold in the south of the South Island yet mild in the north of the North Island. So even though the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can have temperatures as low as -10 C in winter, most of the country is close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and a lot of sunshine.
Airports
Auckland International Airport is New Zealand's busiest airport. The airport is located near Māngere, a residential suburb, 21 km south of the Auckland city center.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to New Zealand, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems but also theft and loss of valuables.