Cost of living in Christchurch
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.79
NZ$22.21
|
$7.52
-
$18.80
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.78
NZ$14.14
|
$7.52
-
$10.03
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.20
NZ$3.55
|
$1.88
-
$3.13
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
NZ$2.94
|
$1.25
-
$2.51
|
Christchurch - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.57
NZ$2.53
|
$0.75
-
$3.13
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.42
NZ$7.12
|
$3.13
-
$6.27
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.91
NZ$11.13
|
$5.22
-
$8.54
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.01
NZ$6.45
|
$2.25
-
$6.02
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.26
NZ$6.87
|
$2.84
-
$5.69
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
NZ$1.99
|
$0.85
-
$1.42
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.97
NZ$1.56
|
$0.82
-
$1.42
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.41
NZ$2.28
|
$1.00
-
$1.93
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
NZ$3.25
|
$1.28
-
$2.84
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.80
NZ$1.29
|
$0.57
-
$1.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.79
NZ$1.28
|
$0.57
-
$0.85
|
Christchurch - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.52
NZ$10.50
|
$5.93
-
$7.12
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$61.18
NZ$98.55
|
$35.43
-
$72.22
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,915.29
NZ$40,134.17
|
$21,937.99
-
$26,325.59
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.93
NZ$28.88
|
$16.86
-
$28.21
|
Christchurch - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.46
NZ$78.06
|
$43.25
-
$56.41
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,097.53
NZ$1,767.92
|
$877.52
-
$1,253.60
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$960.57
NZ$1,547.31
|
$752.16
-
$1,128.24
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$86.01
NZ$138.55
|
$50.93
-
$129.63
|
Christchurch - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$904.68
NZ$1,457.28
|
$739.62
-
$1,222.26
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,357.75
NZ$13,462.87
|
$4,598.20
-
$12,535.99
|
Christchurch - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.64
NZ$9.09
|
$3.76
-
$7.52
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.35
NZ$5.40
|
$2.51
-
$6.27
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$24.57
NZ$39.58
|
$18.80
-
$25.64
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.38
NZ$65.04
|
$15.67
-
$67.90
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.91
NZ$19.18
|
$9.40
-
$12.54
|
Christchurch - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$77.64
NZ$125.06
|
$37.61
-
$124.73
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.91
NZ$69.12
|
$25.07
-
$62.68
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$96.90
NZ$156.09
|
$62.68
-
$137.90
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$119.02
NZ$191.72
|
$94.02
-
$188.04
|
Christchurch - Cost of clothing
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