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Grocery Prices in Wellington

The average price of monthly groceries for one person in Wellington, New Zealand is $87. We track 19 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.

All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.

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Section Description
Grocery Prices in Wellington: price table 19 items with median prices and high–low ranges.
Compare to similar cities Cities with comparable cost tier and region.
Other categories in Wellington Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more.
Food & Groceries FAQs for Wellington Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence.

Grocery Prices in Wellington

Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat.

  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $2.09
    $1.70 – $2.98
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $2.36
    $1.49 – $2.98
  • White Rice (1 kg) $1.90
    $1.01 – $2.39
  • Eggs (12, Large Size) $7.62
    $5.01 – $10
  • Local Cheese (1 kg) $9.05
    $6.56 – $12
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $10
    $7.16 – $15
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $16
    $11 – $21
  • Apples (1 kg) $3.37
    $2.26 – $3.88
  • Bananas (1 kg) $2.37
    $2.09 – $2.98
  • Oranges (1 kg) $3.21
    $2.09 – $4.48
  • Tomatoes (1 kg) $6.04
    $2.38 – $8.95
  • Potatoes (1 kg) $2.19
    $1.49 – $2.98
  • Onions (1 kg) $1.23
    $0.89 – $2.39
  • Lettuce (1 Head) $2.19
    $1.49 – $2.98
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $1.29
    $0.60 – $2.69
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $11
    $9.54 – $15
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $3.49
    $2.03 – $6.33
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $3.11
    $1.79 – $3.88
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $27
    $24 – $31

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Food & Groceries in Wellington: FAQs

How much does food & groceries cost in Wellington?
The average price of monthly groceries for one person in Wellington, New Zealand is around $87. See the table above for the full breakdown across 19 items.
Are these food & groceries prices in USD?
Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
How current is the food & groceries data for Wellington?
Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
What's not included on this page?
This page focuses on food & groceries. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Wellington main cost-of-living page.