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 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 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 72 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 12 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.4 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in New Zealand, including cheap restaurant, local beer, imported beer, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, or coffee
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 16.6 New Zealand dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 166 New Zealand dollars. And the other way around: For 10 New Zealand dollars you can get 6.02 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 - $27)
25% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$6 ($3.9 - $9)
Very much like in United States
coffee
$3.3 ($2.7 - $4.8)
35% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$2 ($1.5 - $3)
2.5% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$9 ($8.2 - $10.8)
16% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$2.4 ($1.8 - $3.3)
5.1% is less expensive than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in New Zealand
(Updated: 5 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in New Zealand:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $15 (NZ$25)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $72 (NZ$120)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $9 (NZ$15)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $6 (NZ$10)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $6.6 (NZ$11)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.4 (NZ$3.9)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $2 (NZ$3.3)
- Cappuccino $3.3 (NZ$5.5)
- Espresso Coffee $2.3 (NZ$3.9)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.7 (NZ$4.5)
Price changes in previous years in New Zealand
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.6(NZ$4.3), 2012: $2.6(NZ$4.3), 2013: $2.5(NZ$4.2), 2014: $2.6(NZ$4.3), 2015: $2.7(NZ$4.5), 2016: $2.8(NZ$4.6), 2017: $2.7(NZ$4.4), and 2018: $2.7(NZ$4.5)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $47(NZ$78), 2011: $45(NZ$75), 2012: $50(NZ$83), 2013: $48(NZ$80), 2014: $54(NZ$90), 2015: $51(NZ$85), 2016: $54(NZ$90), 2017: $48(NZ$80), and 2018: $49(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: $4.2(NZ$7), 2011: $3.6(NZ$6), 2012: $4.2(NZ$7), 2013: $4.2(NZ$7), 2014: $4.2(NZ$7), 2015: $4.8(NZ$8), 2016: $4.8(NZ$8), 2017: $5.1(NZ$8.5), and 2018: $4.8(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: $1.5(NZ$2.6), 2011: $1.7(NZ$2.8), 2012: $1.5(NZ$2.5), 2013: $1.8(NZ$3), 2014: $1.8(NZ$2.9), 2015: $1.8(NZ$3), 2016: $1.9(NZ$3.1), 2017: $1.9(NZ$3.1), and 2018: $1.8(NZ$3) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.5(NZ$2.5), 2011: $1.5(NZ$2.6), 2012: $1.5(NZ$2.6), 2013: $1.7(NZ$2.9), 2014: $1.7(NZ$2.8), 2015: $1.7(NZ$2.9), 2016: $1.7(NZ$2.8), 2017: $1.6(NZ$2.6), and 2018: $1.6(NZ$2.6)
