Average Vacation Expenses in New Zealand
2.8%
— value growth in dollar since 2016
The relative travel costs of a domestic gadabout in New Zealand are quite similar to those in Australia. Leisure costs are a little bit lower in New Zealand and hotels are significantly cheaper, but the rest of the expense breakdown looks remarkably similar to Australia’s. Overall, a strong New Zealand Dollar has pushed down the value of the U.S. Dollar by nearly 3.0% since last year.
| New York (JFK) — Wellington (WLG) |
$1,643.79* |
| Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger |
Flight per 100/km: $11.42 |
| Drinks & Dining |
$97.88 |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
$12.72 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
$63.61 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
$7.07 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
$5.65 |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) |
$5.65 |
| Cappuccino (Regular) |
$3.18 |
| Groceries |
$17.82 |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
$6.75 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
$1.41 |
| Eggs (12) |
$3.33 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$3.04 |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.12 |
| Banana (1 lb) |
$1.01 |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.16 |
| Local transit |
$5.88 |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$2.47 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
$3.41 |
| Recreation |
$21.69 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
$10.38 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
$11.31 |
| Accommodation Average |
$131.99 |
| Hotels |
$133.98 |
| Airbnb |
$130.00 |
* Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided by Kiwi.com's flight price index to the mileage from New York City's JFK airport to the stated country's capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.
