PRICES IN NEW ZELAND
New Zealand is a very colorful country consisting of small islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, located near Australia. It has rich natural resources, a stable economy, a comfortable climate, low crime rates, and high-quality healthcare. It is an excellent place for both vacationing and permanent residence. The average salary in New Zealand is NZ$6,790 per month, and the minimum wage is NZ$23.95 per hour.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in New Zealand in 2026.
PRICES IN NEW ZELAND IN 2026
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 3.12 NZ$/1.59 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 3.24 NZ$/1.65 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 3.05 NZ$/1.55 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 10.78 NZ$/5.49 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 14.00 NZ$/7.13 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 16.17 NZ$/8.23 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 4.77 NZ$/2.43 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 3.74 NZ$/1.90 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 5.17 NZ$/2.63 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 8.28 NZ$/4.21 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 3.30 NZ$/1.68€ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 2.69 NZ$/1.37 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.74 NZ$/1.90 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 NZ$/0.93 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 16.00 NZ$/8.14 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 4.91 NZ$/2.50 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.60 NZ$/2.85 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 40.90 NZ$/20.82 € |
Important. According to Mercer's global cost of living survey, prices in New Zealand's major cities are more affordable than in most other developed countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 4.00 NZ$/2.04 € |
| Monthly pass | 190.70 NZ$/97.07 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 3.25 NZ$/1.65 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.80 NZ$/1.29 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 251.02 NZ$/127.77 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 56.27 NZ$/28.64 Kr € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 86.60 NZ$/44.08 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 64.71 NZ$/32.94 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 25.17 NZ$/12.81 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 20.00 NZ$/10.18 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 115.12 NZ$/58.60 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 66.76 NZ$/33.98 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 161.98 NZ$/82.45 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 199.96 NZ$/101.78 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 42.00 NZ$/21.38 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.13 NZ$/2.10 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.08 NZ$/1.57 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 1,948.12 NZ$/991.59 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 3,076.39 NZ$/1,565.88 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different New Zealand cities.
In conclusion, we would like to note that the best cities to live in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Napier.
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