Christmas rip off: NZ wine costs less in Britain!
By William Knight on Dec 14, 2010 in Cost of living.
How on earth can New Zealand wine be cheaper in the UK? Comparing the cost of consumer wines at Tescos in the UK and Woolworths in New Zealand we reveal how Kiwis are subsidising British drinkers this Christmas.
| Oyster Bay Pinot Noir |  oyster bay pinot noir 750ml | NZD 22.99 | UKP 10.86 |
 Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 75Cl | NZD 21.14 | UKP 9.99 | |
| Oyster Bay Chardonnay | oyster bay chardonnay 750ml | NZD 14.99 | UKP 7.08 |
| Oyster Bay Chardonnay 75Cl | NZD 13.74 | UKP 6.49 | |
| Oyster Bay Merlot | oyster bay merlot 750ml | NZD 14.99 | UKP 7.08 |
| Oyster Bay Merlot 75Cl | NZD 13.74 | UKP 6.49 | |
| Montana/Brancott | montana classics sauvignon blanc brancott estate 750ml | NZD 12.99 | UKP 6.14 |
| Montana/Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 75Cl | NZD 12.68 | UKP 5.99 | |
| Montana Merlot | montana classics merlot cabernet sauvignon brancott estate 750ml | NZD 12.99 | UKP 6.14 |
| Montana Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 75Cl | NZD 12.68 | UKP 5.99 | |
| Villa Maria Rose | villa maria private bin rose 750ml | NZD 14.99 | UKP 7.08 |
| Villa Maria Private Bin Rose 75Cl | NZD 12.68 | UKP 5.99 | |
| Villa Maria Pinot Noir | villa maria pinot noir private bin 750ml | NZD 19.92 | UKP 9.41 |
| Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 75Cl | NZD 22.20 | UKP 10.49 |
UK Shopping Basket Total = UKP 51.43
NZ Shopping Basket Total = UKP 53.79
UK Shopping Basket Total = NZD 108.86
NZ Shopping Basket Total = NZD 113.86
Wine basket is 4.60 percent higher in New Zealand
Baskets compared using the day's exchange rate: 1 NZD is worth 0.4725 pence.
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