New Zealand

Compared with Nicaragua, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Nicaragua = 1×

New Zealand vs

Nicaragua

Overall verdict

New Zealand is about 1.17× Nicaragua.

Average across 3 categories, 7 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Nicaragua = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Nicaragua. A bar running right means New Zealand is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

Nicaragua Nicaragua = 1×

New Zealand is pricier →

⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.27
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.20
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×1.04

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.34

New Zealand NIO 65.81 USD 1.797

Nicaragua NIO 48.97 USD 1.337

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.20

New Zealand NIO 7.76 USD 0.212

Nicaragua NIO 6.45 USD 0.176

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.20

New Zealand NIO 51.82 USD 1.415

Nicaragua NIO 43.18 USD 1.179

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×1.04

New Zealand NIO 180.86 NZD 8.6

Nicaragua NIO 174.00 NIO 174

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index