Cost of living comparison
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New Zealand vs. Milwaukee Cost of Living Summary
New Zealand is 8.2% cheaper than Milwaukee.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.6% less in New Zealand
- Groceries
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pay 0.1% more in New Zealand
- Transportation
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pay 22.3% more in New Zealand
- Housing
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pay 32.0% less in New Zealand
- Childcare
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pay 54.8% less in New Zealand
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.7% more in New Zealand
- Clothing
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pay 16.1% more in New Zealand
The cost of transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in New Zealand are more expensive than in Milwaukee. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Zealand.
New Zealand vs. Milwaukee Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Zealand instead of Milwaukee, you would:
pay 17.6% less for restaurants
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.50
|
$14.45
NZ$25.01
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00
|
$9.14
NZ$15.82
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.12
|
$2.11
NZ$3.65
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.17
|
$2.02
NZ$3.49
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pay 0.1% more for groceries
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.84
|
$1.74
NZ$3.01
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.79
|
$3.88
NZ$6.72
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.04
|
$6.34
NZ$10.97
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Eggs
1 dozen
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$4.41
|
$5.96
NZ$10.31
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.99
|
$4.01
NZ$6.93
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$1.18
NZ$2.04
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.52
|
$0.95
NZ$1.65
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.08
|
$1.29
NZ$2.24
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$2.11
NZ$3.65
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.98
|
$0.85
NZ$1.47
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
|
$0.80
NZ$1.38
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pay 22.3% more for transportation
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.01
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$6.08
NZ$10.52
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$72.00
|
$74.52
NZ$128.99
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,524.95
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$24,777.66
NZ$42,890.20
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.60
|
$17.81
NZ$30.83
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pay 32.0% less for housing
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.43
|
$50.00
NZ$86.54
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,578.17
|
$978.36
NZ$1,693.54
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,210.60
|
$810.06
NZ$1,402.22
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$134.38
|
$95.66
NZ$165.59
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pay 54.8% less for childcare
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,821.67
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$635.34
NZ$1,099.78
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,200.00
|
$13,463.91
NZ$23,306.07
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pay 8.7% more for entertainment and sports
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.00
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$6.04
NZ$10.46
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.09
|
$3.35
NZ$5.80
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.50
|
$23.12
NZ$40.03
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$59.00
|
$37.72
NZ$65.30
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.72
|
$10.72
NZ$18.56
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pay 16.1% more for clothing
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Milwaukee
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New Zealand
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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$43.00
|
$65.22
NZ$112.90
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.50
|
$39.23
NZ$67.91
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.00
|
$90.28
NZ$156.27
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.00
|
$119.43
NZ$206.73
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