"Do y'all have ______?" is a question I get asked ALL.THE.TIME. I'm no longer shocked by what fills in the blank. I've been asked if we have tomatoes, sea food (ummmm...we're an island country), McDonald's, doctor's offices, etc. Yes, we have all of the above, and no we do not sell edible bugs at our local super market. The second question I'm asked, usually as a follow up to my response, is "How much does it cost?" Well let me tell you....it can cost quite a bit.
This post is for those curious about prices, and for those thinking about coming to New Zealand. New Zealand is a beautiful country with a smaller population. We're at the bottom of the world (as Ben says), and in some ways, we pay for it. The price of goods and services aren't as cheap as they are in the States.
Here is a sample price list from some of our recent trips to market:
3.79 liters (l) = 1 U.S. gallon
1 kilogram (Kg) = 2.2 pounds (lb)
1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz) = 453 grams (gm)
1 cup (c) = 8 U.S. fl. ounces (oz) = approximately 237 milliliters (ml)
Milk 2L - $2.97
Milk 3L - $4.45
Yogurt (Plain Unsweetened) 600gm - $2.99
Sour Cream 250gm - $2.29
Cream 300ml - $2.17
Mild Cheddar Cheese 1Kg block - $8.99
Broccoli - $1.99/bunch
Fancy Green Lettuce - $2.99/head
Iceburg Lettuce - $1.69/head (on sale)
Cabbage Half - $1.69
Onions (Brown) - $1.99/Kg
Carrots - $1.99/Kg
Potatoes - $2.49/Kg
Tomatoes - $6.99/Kg (out of season)
Lemons - $5.99/Kg (out of season)
Asparagus - $2.99/bunch
Garlic - $22.99/Kg
Capsicum/Bell Pepper - $2.99-$3.49 each
Baby Spinach 130gm bag - $4.29
Raw Sugar 1.2Kg - $2.99
High Grade Flour 5Kg - $6.99
Wholemeal Flour 1.5Kg - $2.49
Cornflour (Corn Starch) 300gm - $1.42
Eggs Size 6 or 7 - $3.50 - $4.50/dozen
Wholemeal Bread 600gm Loaf - $2.00
Canned Tomatoes - $0.99 - $2.00
Mayonnaise 405gm - $4.89
Coca Cola 2.25L - $2.79
Coca Cola 2L - $3.71
Snack Crackers 175gm - $2.29-$2.89
Granola/Nut Bars 6 count - $3.49
Chips 150gm - $1.49
Keri Apple Based Orange Juice 3L - $3.99
Rotisserie Chicken (Size 14 1.35-1.50Kg) - $11.90
Deli Sliced Ham - $9.90/Kg
Beef Mince (Ground Beef) Prime - $14.00/Kg
Beef Mince (Ground Beef) Standard - $10.00/Kg
Pork Shoulder Roast - $12.99/Kg
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $19.99/Kg
Whole Size 14 (1.35-1.50Kg) Chicken - $10.00 - $12.00
These are prices from some of our recent shopping trips. Prices vary from store to store, you can often find specials, and prices differ depending on rather the item is in season or not. If you want to find out more about the prices of groceries, here is a link you might find handy.
To save money (and eat healthier), we often stock up on meats while they are on sale, we make quite a bit instead of buying convenience meals, and we shop/eat seasonally. We've also started meal planning and a grocery price book. I'll let you know how that goes...lol Any suggestions or tips to help me stay on track?
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