This post will be constantly updated as the days go by; unless I find it useless..
Last Update: 22 Dec 2019
I don’t usually do grocery shopping in Singapore and now that I’m here in New Zealand, you’re kind of forced to cook on a daily basis. Dining out is pretty pricey and the food quality is usually kind of average?
My first meal here was KFC and it was so bad that I couldn’t finish it.
(Update: The wicked wings in KFC tastes quite nice and I’ve eaten it like 3-4 times in the past 6 months.)
Apart from Domino’s pizza, I haven’t tasted any food that was worth eating again.
Will I slowly become a masterchef in the making? Haha, to be honest, it is very unlikely as I’m a anyhow whack and never plan chef and more than half of the time, it fails but I eat it anyway.
Okay so, here’s my long list of pricing so I can remember and compare the next time I’m out shopping. To the people that are planning to stay in New Zealand, do get used to the pricing. Just a short conclusion, meat is cheaper than vegetables here.
Vegetables
Potatoes Red Washed – $2.49/kg
Kale (Bag) – $3.89
Onion (3pc, Large) – $2.99 – Countdown, Christchurch
Onion (Brown) – $1.99/kg ($0.99 on promotion) – New World, Wanaka
Canned Tomatoes (Watties) 400g – $0.89 (Promotion) – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Tomatoes – $8.99/kg – VegeLand, Christchurch
Tomatoes – $2.39/kg (Spring is here) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Broccoli – $0.49 (Promotion) – VegeLand, Christchurch; Usual price: $1.59 – $1.99
Cauliflower – $4.99 (Promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Cabbage (Whole) – $3.99 – Countdown, Christchurch
Garlic @ $26.99/kg
Mushroom Brown Flat (250g) Reduced to clear – $3.89
Ginger @ $6.99/kg
Eggplant @ $3.89/piece (promo) – New World, Alexandra
Egg plant @ $2.89/piece (promo) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Asparagus (Bundle) @ $2.29 (promo) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Kumara @ $3.99/kg (promo) – New World, Alexandra
Fruits
Avocado Large, Ripe – $1.89 each – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Grapes (Red, Seedless) – $7.99/kg – VegeLand, Christchurch
Eggs
I was shocked at the pricing when I first arrived as all I saw was free range eggs (it was like 70% of the section). You need to look harder to find the non-free range options which is more affordable.
$1.99 for 6 eggs – Size 6, mixed grade Brown – Pak n Save, Christchurch
$3.50 for 12 eggs – mixed grade – Countdown, Christchurch
$3.39 for 12 eggs – mixed grade – Pak n Save, Christchurch
$3.49 for 12 eggs (Promotion) – mixed grade – Pak n Save, Queenstown
$3.99 for 12 eggs – mixed grade – New World, Wanaka
$4.99 for 20 eggs (cheapest ever) – farmer brown – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Meat
Beef
Minced Beef (Thawed) – $9.99 to $15.99/kg
$9/kg – (Thawed) – Countdown, Christchurch
Pork
Streaky Bacon (250g) – $5.99 – Countdown, Christchurch
Beehive Bacon (700g) Promotion – $5.99 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Pam’s Streaky Bacon (1kg) – $15.49 (Promotion) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Chicken
Chicken Drumstick – $2.44 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Hellers Sausage – $10.99 ($8.99 on promotion) – New World, Wanaka
$7.79 on promotion @ Pak n Save
Seafood
Prawn Raw (Frozen) 1kg – $15 – Countdown, Christchurch
Salmon (Frozen) – $5.22
Smoked Salmon 180g – $10 – Countdown, Christchurch
Dairy
Cheese 500g – $6.99 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Cheese Colby 500g – $7.50 – Countdown, Christchurch
Greek Yoghurt Fresh & Frty 1kg – $4.99 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Yoplait Greek Yoghurt – $5.99 – New World, Wanaka
Fresh n Fruity (6 pack) – $3.69 (promotion) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Kraft Philly Cream Cheese Spread – $3.85
Cheese Ornelle Camebert – $2.79 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Butter Margerine (375g) – $3.35 – New World, Wanaka
Butter Block (500g) $5.89 – New World, Alexandra
Carbs/Staple
Rice (Medium Grain Calrose) 1kg – $3.40
Rice (Australian Short Grain Japanese rice from Kosco) 2kg – $6.90
I really like this rice that I bought it 3 times and counting.
Pasta Reggia (500g) – $0.99
Indomee Mi Goreng, Satay (5 pack) – $2 (promotion) – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Guan Miao Noodles (9 servings) – $6.99 – Samson Asian Mart, Christchurch
WL Instant Noodles (Jajiang flavour) – $4.50 for 5 packs – Samson Asian Mart, Christchurch
Auntie Dai Dumplings – $8.29 (promotion) $6.99 (promo) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
– $10.69 – New World, Wanaka
Self Raising Flour (Pams) – $2.39 – New World, Wanaka
Tapioca Flour
Bread
Rustic White Bread Ploughmans 750g – $3.30 – Countdown, Christchurch
Rustic White Bread Ploughmans 750g – $2.99 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Fresh White Toast Bread – $1.50 – Countdown, Christchurch
Shoestring Fries (Frozen) 1kg – $2.80 – Countdown, Christchurch
Condiments
Oil
Olive Oil – $5.19 for 500ml, House Brand – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Pam’s Canola Oil – $1.69 for 500ml – New World, Alexandra
Salt
100g Rock Salt Grinder – $3.39 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Caster Sugar 1kg PAMS – $2.19
Brown Sugar (400g) – $1.69 – New World, Wanaka
Sauces
Sour Cream – $2.39
Mayonnaise (House Brand) – $2.69
Heinz Aioli Sauce – $5.79
Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce Premium, 500ml – Countdown, Christchurch
High Mark Soy Sauce – $2.99 (Promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Heinz Pasta Sauce – $3.99 – New World, Alexandra
Pasta Sauce 400g – $2.90
Thai Teriyaki Sauce (Exotic brand) – $3.75
I didn’t like this sauce at all. it’s totally different from the japanese style i was looking for.
Masterfoods Teriyaki Marinade – $4.75
Sesame Peanut Paste – $3.99
Pickled Vegetables – $4.80
Curry Mix Kokumar – $3.99 – Sunson Asian Food Mart, Christchurch
QP Mayonnaise (Red cap) – $8.99
Oyster Sauce (Lee Kum Kee; Panda) – $3.65
Snacks
Muesli Bar (6 pack) – $1.79/$1.89 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Same thing cost $1.99 in New World, Wanaka
Nutella 750g – $8.49
Lewis Road Ice Cream (Dark Chocolate Rasberry) – $8.99 (Promotion) – New World, Wanaka
Auntie Dai Steamed Buns (4 pack) – $6.39 (Promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Kettle Chips – $1.99 (Promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Cookie Time 630g Big Cookie – $9.99 (Promotion) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Kapiti Mini Ice Cream (6 pack) – $6.99 (Promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Cashew nuts @ $2.99/kg – New World, Alexandra
Chocolate
Green & Black Chocolate Bar – $2.79 (Promotion) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
Nestle Kit Kat Mint – $2.99 (Promotion) – Pak n Save, Queenstown
M&M Caramel 130g – $2.99 (Promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Drinks
Milk Pams (House Brand) 1L – $2.29, Pak n Save, Christchurch
– $2.39, New World, Wanaka
Milk Puhoi (750ml) – $3.65, Pak n Save, Christchurch
Puhoi Belgium Chocolate (750ml) – $5.49 (Promotion), New World, Wanaka
Lewis Road Creamery Chocolate (650ml) – $5.49 (Promotion), New World, Wanaka
Orange Juice – $3.99
Mccoy Juice 1L – $2.50 (promotion) – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Bundaberg Lemon Lime 330 x 4 bottles – $5 (promotion) – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Keri Juice 3L – $3.99 (promotion) – New World, Alexandra
Alcohol
Orchard Thieves Cider – $4 – Countdown, Christchurch
Thomas & Rose Cider – $5.50
$3.99 Promotion at Super liqour
Rekordeglig Cider – $8 for 2 (promotion) New World, Alexandra
Monteiths Cider – $40 for 24 bottles (promotion) New World, Alexandra
Jacobs Creek Moscato – $9.49 (promotion) New World, Alexandra
Neccessities
Toilet Paper 3ply, 12 pk – $5.50 – Countdown, Christchurch
Value Paper Towel (Kitchen) x 4 – $2.79 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Dishwash 750ml – $2 – Countdown, Christchurch
Powder Detergent for laundry 1kg Cold Wash – $3 – Countdown, Christchurch
Surf laundry powder 1kg – $1.99 – Pak n Save, Christchurch
Cling Wrap 30m – $4.29 (Why is it so expensive? Cause it’s plastic?) – New World, Wanaka
Baking Paper refill (10m) – $3.79
Petrol 91
$2.179/LT less 25c/L discount @ Caltex, Christchurch
$2.019/LT less 6c/L discount @ Caltex, Kaipoi