Cost of living comparison
New Zealand is 2.1 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.8% less in New Zealand
- Groceries
-
pay 32.8% more in New Zealand
- Transportation
-
pay 2.7 times more in New Zealand
- Housing
-
pay 6.8% less in New Zealand
- Childcare
-
pay 5.8 times more in New Zealand
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 48.7% more in New Zealand
- Clothing
-
pay 41.1% more in New Zealand
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries in New Zealand are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in New Zealand. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in New Zealand.
If you lived in New Zealand instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 1.8% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$13.47
NZ$22.91
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$8.81
NZ$14.98
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$2.16
NZ$3.68
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.94
NZ$3.31
|
|
pay 32.8% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.86
NZ$3.17
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.77
NZ$6.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$6.55
NZ$11.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$5.92
NZ$10.08
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$4.25
NZ$7.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.15
NZ$1.95
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.04
NZ$1.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.31
NZ$2.22
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$2.31
NZ$3.93
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.90
NZ$1.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.83
NZ$1.41
|
|
pay 2.7 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$6.26
NZ$10.65
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$69.15
NZ$117.61
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$24,735.85
NZ$42,067.79
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$17.90
NZ$30.44
|
|
pay 6.8% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$51.16
NZ$87.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$1,007.66
NZ$1,713.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$809.64
NZ$1,376.93
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$91.68
NZ$155.91
|
|
pay 5.8 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$611.89
NZ$1,040.63
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$10,661.07
NZ$18,131.08
|
|
pay 48.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$6.10
NZ$10.37
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.30
NZ$5.62
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$22.88
NZ$38.91
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$38.53
NZ$65.52
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$10.92
NZ$18.57
|
|
pay 41.1% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$65.31
NZ$111.06
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$40.78
NZ$69.36
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$93.71
NZ$159.37
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$121.74
NZ$207.05
|
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