General Country Information ๐
| Capital | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbersโฆ ๐
| Female | 50.8% |
| Gdp | $204.9 billion |
| Size | 268,021 sq km |
| Population | 5,131,200 |
| Population density | 20.3/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.61 |
| City population | 86.1% |
Weather โ
| Winter | 10โC |
| Summer | 20โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 33.8% |
| Population able to speak english | 83.1% |
Well-being ๐
| Air quality | 13.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.3/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Air New Zealand |
| Main airport | Auckland Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $15 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $4 |
| Beer | $7 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 33% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $50000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% (optional) |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 100.4/MBits |
| Tld | .nz |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 98% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type I, Type F |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 5:00 pm |
| Opening times | 9:00 am |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Trade Me |
| Supermarket | Countdown |
| Pharmacy | Unichem |
| Drugstore | Life Pharmacy |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 4 am |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 9/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Rugby |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hangi | A traditional Maori dish cooked in an earth oven | $20-$30 |
| Fish and chips | A classic Kiwi dish made with fresh fish and potato chips | $10-$15 |
| Pavlova | A meringue-based dessert topped with fruit and whipped cream | $10-$15 |
| Lamb roast | A roasted lamb dish served with vegetables and gravy | $25-$35 |
| Venison | A type of deer meat that is often served in New Zealand | $20-$30 |
| Whitebait fritters | A type of fritter made with whitebait, a small fish | $10-$15 |
| Kumara | A type of sweet potato that is often used in New Zealand cuisine | $5-$10 |
| Manuka honey | A type of honey that is produced by bees that feed on the manuka tree | $20-$30 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat White | A coffee drink similar to a latte, but with a thinner layer of steamed milk. | $4 |
| Long Black | A coffee drink made with a double shot of espresso and hot water. | $4 |
| Pฤua Pie | A seafood pie made with pฤua (abalone), potatoes, and onions. | $15 |
| Hokey Pokey Ice Cream | A vanilla ice cream with pieces of honeycomb candy. | $5 |
| L&P | A lemon and paeroa (a type of mineral water) soft drink. | $3 |
| Speightโs Gold | A popular New Zealand beer. | $6 |
| Pinot Noir | A red wine grape variety that is grown in New Zealand. | $10 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | A white wine grape variety that is grown in New Zealand. | $10 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Greenstone (Pounamu) | A type of jade found only in New Zealand, considered sacred by the Maori people | $20-$200 |
| Maori carvings | Intricate carvings made from wood, bone, or stone, depicting traditional Maori designs | $50-$500 |
| Sheepskin products | New Zealand is known for its sheep farming, so sheepskin products such as rugs, slippers, and hats are popular souvenirs | $20-$100 |
| Manuka honey | A unique type of honey produced by bees that feed on the manuka bush, known for its antibacterial properties | $20-$50 |
| New Zealand wine | New Zealand is a major wine-producing country, and its wines are known for their quality and variety | $20-$100 |
| All Blacks merchandise | The All Blacks are New Zealandโs national rugby team, and their merchandise is popular with sports fans | $20-$100 |
| Kiwiana | Kiwiana refers to anything that is uniquely New Zealand, such as souvenirs featuring the kiwi bird, the pohutukawa tree, or the haka | $10-$50 |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Waitangi Day | February 6 | Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, which established British sovereignty over New Zealand |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Anzac Day | April 25 | Commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I |
| Queenโs Birthday | June | Celebrates the birthday of the reigning monarch of New Zealand |
| Labour Day | October | Celebrates the achievements of the labour movement |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday that follows Christmas Day |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The New Zealand Herald |
| Online news | Stuff.co.nz |
| Tv | TVNZ 1 |
| Radio | Newstalk ZB |