VanBasket New Zealand

Food Prices in New Zealand — November 2026

Name: New Zealand — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

142.5

vs World Average

+42.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.42

-20% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$6.85

+99% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$5.60

-5% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.80

+24% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$52.98

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What this means for vanlife

Food in New Zealand is significantly more expensive — 42.5% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $428 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.1% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with New Zealand

New Zealand

142.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Denmark 140.2 +40.2%

UAE 138.4 +38.4%

Sweden 138.3 +38.3%

Australia 148.5 +48.5%

Canada 152 +52%

More countries in Oceania

Australia 148.5 +48.5%

FAQ

Is food expensive in New Zealand?

Yes, food in New Zealand is above average. The VanBasket Index is 142.5 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 42.5% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in New Zealand per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in New Zealand you can expect to spend around $428. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 142.5 (world = 100).

How does New Zealand compare to similar countries?

New Zealand has a VanBasket Index of 142.5. Similar or nearby countries: Denmark, UAE, Sweden.

How often is the food price data for New Zealand updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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