Restaurant prices in New Zealand
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in New Zealand? What are the prices in affordable pubs in New Zealand? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in New Zealand?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 15.9 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 9.5 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 76 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 12.7 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.5 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in New Zealand, including Burger King or a similar bar, coffee, local beer, imported beer, or bottle of water
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in New Zealand
What currency is used in New Zealand and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in New Zealand New Zealand dollar (NZD NZ$). For 10 US dollars you can get 15.8 New Zealand dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 158 New Zealand dollars. And the other way around: For 10 New Zealand dollars you can get 6.34 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in New Zealand? Look here: Prices in cities in New Zealand
Prices: Auckland Christchurch Hamilton Hastings Invercargill Lower Hutt Nelson New Plymouth Palmerston North Wellington
cheap restaurant
$15.9 ($9.5 - $29)
21% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$6.3 ($4.1 - $9.5)
5.7% more than in United States
coffee
$3.5 ($2.9 - $5.1)
31% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$2.1 ($1.6 - $3.2)
2.8% more than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$9.5 ($8.6 - $11.4)
11% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$2.5 ($1.9 - $3.5)
Very much like in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in New Zealand
(The last update: 2 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in New Zealand:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $15.9 (NZ$25)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $76 (NZ$120)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $9.5 (NZ$15)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $6.3 (NZ$10)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $7 (NZ$11)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.5 (NZ$3.9)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $2.1 (NZ$3.3)
- Cappuccino $3.5 (NZ$5.5)
- Espresso Coffee $2.5 (NZ$3.9)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.9 (NZ$4.5)
Price changes in previous years in New Zealand
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.7(NZ$4.3), 2012: $2.7(NZ$4.3), 2013: $2.7(NZ$4.2), 2014: $2.7(NZ$4.3), 2015: $2.8(NZ$4.5), 2016: $2.9(NZ$4.6), 2017: $2.8(NZ$4.4), and 2018: $2.9(NZ$4.5)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $49(NZ$78), 2011: $48(NZ$75), 2012: $52(NZ$83), 2013: $51(NZ$80), 2014: $57(NZ$90), 2015: $54(NZ$85), 2016: $57(NZ$90), 2017: $51(NZ$80), and 2018: $52(NZ$82)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $4.4(NZ$7), 2011: $3.8(NZ$6), 2012: $4.4(NZ$7), 2013: $4.4(NZ$7), 2014: $4.4(NZ$7), 2015: $5.1(NZ$8), 2016: $5.1(NZ$8), 2017: $5.4(NZ$8.5), and 2018: $5.1(NZ$8).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in New Zealand?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.6(NZ$2.6), 2011: $1.7(NZ$2.8), 2012: $1.6(NZ$2.5), 2013: $1.9(NZ$3), 2014: $1.9(NZ$2.9), 2015: $1.9(NZ$3), 2016: $2(NZ$3.1), 2017: $2(NZ$3.1), and 2018: $1.9(NZ$3) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.6(NZ$2.5), 2011: $1.6(NZ$2.6), 2012: $1.6(NZ$2.6), 2013: $1.8(NZ$2.9), 2014: $1.8(NZ$2.8), 2015: $1.8(NZ$2.9), 2016: $1.8(NZ$2.8), 2017: $1.6(NZ$2.6), and 2018: $1.6(NZ$2.6)
