How does England's cost of living compare to New Zealand's? | 1News Explains

The cost of living is a big topic globally and both New Zealand and England are sought-after locations to call home, but how do they compare in a cost of living crisis? The cost of goods and services is an enormous topic with many complex variables.
We took a look at a snapshot of items to see how the British pound goes compared to the dollar in a Kiwi wallet.
Information was collected through averages and converted in April 2024. The conversion rate was $1 equal to £2.10.
▶ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Petrol
01:07 Public Transport
01: 56 Groceries
02:24 Eating out
02:45 Pint of Beer
03:17 Doctors
03:42 Coffee
03:55 Tertiary Education
04:31 Rent
05:21House prices
05:43 Wages
06:22 TV license
06:54 Travel
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