NZD cost guide
Root Canal cost: New Zealand vs Picasso Vietnam
Root Canal cost guide for New Zealand patients comparing 2026 NZ benchmarks with Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam prices in NZD.
Picasso lists root canal from NZD 167 to NZD 400, while New Zealand benchmarks vary by city and case complexity; compare the full itemised plan before deciding whether travel is worthwhile.
This page compares costs for root canal in New Zealand with Picasso Dental Clinic prices in Vietnam. Picasso prices are from the May 2026 price list; New Zealand benchmarks are from a 2026 New Zealand dental fee survey.
2026 quick answer
| Cost question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Picasso unit price | NZD 167 to NZD 400 |
| Picasso planning case | NZD 167 to NZD 400 for one tooth |
| New Zealand national benchmark | NZD 800 to NZD 1,150 |
| Picasso price source | the May 2026 Picasso price list |
| Conversion rate | 1 NZD = 15,000 VND |
New Zealand city benchmarks
| City | 2026 local benchmark | Typical Vietnam return airfare |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | NZD 960 to NZD 1,290 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,200 |
| Wellington | NZD 700 to NZD 900 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Christchurch | NZD 960 to NZD 1,300 | NZD 1,450 to NZD 2,250 |
| Hamilton | NZD 750 to NZD 1,200 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Tauranga | NZD 800 to NZD 1,150 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Dunedin | NZD 800 to NZD 1,200 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Queenstown | NZD 900 to NZD 1,300 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Nelson | NZD 800 to NZD 1,200 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Napier-Hastings | NZD 980 to NZD 1,300 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Palmerston North | NZD 800 to NZD 1,200 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
| Regional New Zealand | NZD 600 to NZD 1,200 | NZD 1,400 to NZD 2,800 |
What changes the final price
The final price for root canal changes when the diagnosis changes. The common variables are:
- Material choice or implant brand.
- Number of teeth, arches, or visits.
- Whether extractions, bone grafting, scans, temporaries, retainers, or night guards are needed.
- Whether treatment can be completed in one trip or needs a second visit.
- Whether local NZ follow-up is needed after returning home.
How to compare quotes fairly
Do not compare a local all-inclusive quote with an overseas unit price. Put every item on the same line: scans, consultation, temporary restorations, final restorations, implant components, crown material, grafting, sedation, warranty documents, and review appointments.
For Picasso, use the itemised NZD quote and the KB price list. For New Zealand, use your written local quote or the city benchmark pages linked above.
Data sources
| Field | Source |
|---|---|
| NZ benchmarks | 2026 New Zealand dental fee survey |
| Picasso prices | the May 2026 Picasso price list |
| Price index | the May 2026 Picasso price list |
| Review date | 2026-05-23 |
Next step
If your likely saving is still meaningful after flights and accommodation, send your photos and any X-rays for a written NZD plan. If the saving disappears after travel, local treatment in New Zealand is the more practical choice.
Get a free NZD quote or read the main Root Canal guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Picasso price for root canal?
Picasso lists Root canal treatment from NZD 167 to NZD 400 from the May 2026 Picasso price list (1 NZD = 15,000 VND).
What is the New Zealand benchmark for root canal?
The national 2026 research benchmark is NZD 800 to NZD 1,150, with city-level pages showing local variations.
When is travel worth considering for root canal?
It depends on the size of the treatment plan. Root canal treatment can preserve a tooth, but complex molars and retreatments may need specialist planning and enough recovery time before flying home.
What price source should be trusted for Picasso?
All Picasso prices use the May 2026 Picasso price list. Country and NZ benchmarks use dated 2026 research surveys.