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 14.5 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 8.7 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 70 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 11.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.3 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in New Zealand, including local beer, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, cheap restaurant, imported beer, or Burger King or a similar bar
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 17.2 New Zealand dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 172 New Zealand dollars. And the other way around: For 10 New Zealand dollars you can get 5.8 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
$14.5 ($8.7 - $26)
28% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$5.8 ($3.8 - $8.7)
3.3% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$3.2 ($2.6 - $4.6)
37% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$1.9 ($1.4 - $2.9)
6% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8.7 ($7.9 - $10.4)
19% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$2.3 ($1.7 - $3.2)
8.6% is less expensive than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in New Zealand
(The last update: 4 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in New Zealand:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $14.5 (NZ$25)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $70 (NZ$120)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.7 (NZ$15)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $5.8 (NZ$10)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $6.4 (NZ$11)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.3 (NZ$3.9)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.9 (NZ$3.3)
- Cappuccino $3.2 (NZ$5.5)
- Espresso Coffee $2.2 (NZ$3.9)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.6 (NZ$4.5)
Price changes in previous years in New Zealand
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.5(NZ$4.3), 2012: $2.5(NZ$4.3), 2013: $2.4(NZ$4.2), 2014: $2.5(NZ$4.3), 2015: $2.6(NZ$4.5), 2016: $2.7(NZ$4.6), 2017: $2.6(NZ$4.4), and 2018: $2.6(NZ$4.5)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $45(NZ$77), 2011: $43(NZ$75), 2012: $48(NZ$82), 2013: $46(NZ$80), 2014: $52(NZ$90), 2015: $49(NZ$85), 2016: $52(NZ$90), 2017: $46(NZ$80), and 2018: $47(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: $4.1(NZ$7), 2011: $3.5(NZ$6), 2012: $4.1(NZ$7), 2013: $4.1(NZ$7), 2014: $4.1(NZ$7), 2015: $4.6(NZ$8), 2016: $4.6(NZ$8), 2017: $4.9(NZ$8.5), and 2018: $4.6(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$2.5), 2011: $1.6(NZ$2.7), 2012: $1.5(NZ$2.5), 2013: $1.7(NZ$3), 2014: $1.7(NZ$2.9), 2015: $1.7(NZ$3), 2016: $1.8(NZ$3.1), 2017: $1.8(NZ$3.1), and 2018: $1.7(NZ$2.9) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.4(NZ$2.4), 2011: $1.5(NZ$2.6), 2012: $1.5(NZ$2.5), 2013: $1.7(NZ$2.9), 2014: $1.6(NZ$2.8), 2015: $1.7(NZ$2.9), 2016: $1.6(NZ$2.8), 2017: $1.5(NZ$2.6), and 2018: $1.5(NZ$2.6)
