- Cost of Living
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Gold Coast
- Christchurch
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gold Coast (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand)
| Food | 18% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$18.11 (NZ$22) | NZ$16.93 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7.69 (NZ$9.25) | NZ$9.04 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.67 (NZ$8.02) | NZ$8.86 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.01 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$2.51 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.25 (NZ$5.11) | NZ$3.78 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6.31 (NZ$7.59) | NZ$5.66 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.67 (NZ$6.81) | NZ$6.84 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.91 (NZ$4.71) | NZ$3.04 | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 (NZ$5.41) | NZ$3.41 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.32 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$4.70 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (NZ$25) | NZ$13.99 | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.92 (NZ$3.51) | NZ$2.84 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.57 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$2.81 | 10% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,711 (NZ$2,058) | NZ$1,443 | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$252 (NZ$303) | NZ$161 | 88% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$55 (NZ$66) | NZ$66 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$1,250 (NZ$1,503) | NZ$871 | 73% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | NZ$194 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$5 (NZ$6.01) | NZ$13.40 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$23 (NZ$28) | NZ$16.25 | 73% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$125 (NZ$150) | NZ$116 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$52 (NZ$62) | NZ$59 | 6% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$117 (NZ$141) | NZ$167 | 16% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$84 (NZ$101) | NZ$131 | 24% |
| Transportation | 43% | ||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$43,123 (NZ$51,865) | NZ$43,531 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (NZ$1.73) | NZ$2.17 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (NZ$129) | NZ$73 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$27 | - |
| Personal Care | 17% | ||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$17.50 (NZ$21) | NZ$19.87 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6.83 (NZ$8.22) | NZ$8.41 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.75 (NZ$4.51) | NZ$4.43 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5 (NZ$6.01) | NZ$5.84 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.20 (NZ$5.05) | NZ$2.86 | 77% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (NZ$4.39) | NZ$3.35 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (NZ$30) | NZ$21 | 40% |
| Entertainment | 2% | ||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 2% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$41 (NZ$49) | NZ$44 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (NZ$37) | NZ$33 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$90 (NZ$108) | NZ$120 | 10% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$98 (NZ$118) | NZ$96 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12.71 (NZ$15.29) | NZ$15 | 2% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.99 (NZ$6.00) | NZ$4.50 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$4.94 (NZ$5.95) | NZ$7.14 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$146 (NZ$175) | NZ$240 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (NZ$0.93) | NZ$0.89 | 5% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$50 (NZ$60) | NZ$92 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$17.57 (NZ$21) | NZ$15.79 | 34% |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 911 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$3,935
(AU$3,272)
in Gold Coast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
NZ$3,125
in Christchurch.