Cost of living comparison
If you lived in New Zealand instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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New Zealand
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$16.87
NZ$28.03
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$8.84
NZ$14.68
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.18
NZ$3.63
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.87
NZ$3.11
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
New Zealand
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.80
NZ$2.98
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Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.27
NZ$7.09
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Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.85
NZ$11.38
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$4.50
NZ$7.47
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.75
NZ$6.23
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Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.11
NZ$1.85
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Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.92
NZ$1.53
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.31
NZ$2.18
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.50
NZ$2.49
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.95
NZ$1.58
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.81
NZ$1.35
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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New Zealand
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Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.65
NZ$11.06
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Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$70.72
NZ$117.48
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$24,712.32
NZ$41,053.78
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$16.94
NZ$28.14
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pay (unknown) more for housing
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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New Zealand
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$52.92
NZ$87.92
|
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$860.75
NZ$1,429.93
|
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$721.70
NZ$1,198.94
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$98.85
NZ$164.22
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
New Zealand
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$628.34
NZ$1,043.84
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$10,002.94
NZ$16,617.56
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
New Zealand
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$5.88
NZ$9.77
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Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.20
NZ$5.32
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$23.28
NZ$38.67
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$40.48
NZ$67.24
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$10.59
NZ$17.59
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
New Zealand
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$65.76
NZ$109.24
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$42.74
NZ$71.01
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$98.05
NZ$162.89
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$111.69
NZ$185.55
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