One way to look at the cost of living in New Zealand is to compare cost of groceries. Items that may be a staple in your country could be disproportionately expensive in New Zealand due to availability, whereas others are disproportionately cheap. Here’s a comparison chart developed by professionals based on real prices.
| NZD | GBP | USD | CAD | ZAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source | Countdown | Sainsburys | Walmart | Metro | Picknpay |
| Milk (2L/4 Pints) | 3.53 | 1.10 | 1.47 | 3.81 | 25.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 2.21 | 2.73 | 4.57 | 2.57 | |
| White Bread Loaf | 3.20 | 0.55 | 1.98 | 3.19 | 13.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 1.11 | 3.68 | 3.83 | 1.39 | |
| Eggs 12p (free range) | 7.00 | 1.90 | 5.99 | 5.49 | 37.98 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 3.82 | 11.14 | 6.59 | 3.76 | |
| Butter (500g) | 5.40 | 3.00 | 3.47 | 5.15 | 62.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 6.03 | 6.45 | 6.18 | 6.24 | |
| Tea bags (100pk) | 5.29 | 1.37 | 1.94 | 16.45 | 25.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 2.75 | 3.61 | 19.74 | 2.57 | |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.95 | 0.60 | 3.36 | 3.29 | 13.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 1.21 | 6.25 | 3.95 | 1.39 | |
| Olive Oil (1L) | 9.50 | 3.30 | 4.76 | 8.69 | 67.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 6.63 | 8.85 | 10.43 | 6.73 | |
| Apples 1kg (loose) | 3.20 | 1.76 | 2.16 | 4.39 | 21.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 3.54 | 4.02 | 5.27 | 2.18 | |
| Potato 1kg | 4.99 | 1.10 | 5.53 | 7.30 | 16.50 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 2.21 | 10.29 | 8.76 | 1.63 | |
| Lamb Leg Steak/Chops (300g) | 9.60 | 5.00 | 7.81 | 14.54 | 54.59 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 10.05 | 14.53 | 17.45 | 5.40 | |
| Laundry Powder (1kg) | 4.50 | 1.69 | 4.66 | 5.78 | 29.99 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 3.40 | 8.67 | 6.94 | 2.97 | |
| Potato Chips / Crisps (150g) | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.43 | 2.19 | 16.79 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 2.01 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 1.66 | |
| Own-Region Sauvignon Blanc (750ml) | 17.99 | 12.00 | 7.19 | 14.49 | 130.00 |
| Approx NZD conversion: | 24.12 | 13.37 | 17.39 | 12.87 | |
| Total: | 76.65 | 34.37 | 51.75 | 94.76 | 518.78 |
| Total approx NZD conversion: | 76.65 | 69.08 | 96.26 | 113.71 | 51.36 |
