- Cost of Living
- Italy
- New Zealand
- Milan
- Christchurch
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Milan (Italy) and Christchurch (New Zealand)
| Food | 4% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milan (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €12.28 (NZ$21) | NZ$16.93 | 24% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.13 (NZ$12.18) | NZ$9.04 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.72 (NZ$6.36) | NZ$8.86 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (NZ$2.38) | NZ$2.51 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (NZ$3.85) | NZ$3.85 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$5.66 | 28% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.43 (NZ$10.99) | NZ$7.27 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (NZ$3.27) | NZ$3.04 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$3.50 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (NZ$2.13) | NZ$4.16 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.48 (NZ$11.08) | NZ$13.99 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$2.84 | 17% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.81 | 17% |
| Housing | 57% | ||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,578 (NZ$2,695) | NZ$1,443 | 87% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (NZ$213) | NZ$161 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (NZ$41) | NZ$66 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €540 (NZ$922) | NZ$871 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €125 (NZ$213) | NZ$194 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (NZ$8.26) | NZ$12.00 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.04 (NZ$17.15) | NZ$16.25 | 6% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €95 (NZ$162) | NZ$116 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €32 (NZ$54) | NZ$59 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €77 (NZ$132) | NZ$161 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €119 (NZ$204) | NZ$131 | 55% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,475 (NZ$40,095) | NZ$43,531 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (NZ$3.04) | NZ$2.15 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €30 (NZ$51) | NZ$73 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €14.40 (NZ$25) | NZ$27 | 10% |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €7.06 (NZ$12.05) | NZ$19.87 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.37 (NZ$9.17) | NZ$8.41 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$4.43 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.37 (NZ$5.76) | NZ$5.74 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.68 (NZ$4.57) | NZ$2.86 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$3.28 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18.17 (NZ$31) | NZ$21 | 45% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 3% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (NZ$61) | NZ$47 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.40 (NZ$28) | NZ$33 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (NZ$149) | NZ$115 | 30% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €71 (NZ$121) | NZ$92 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.88 (NZ$15.17) | NZ$15 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$4.50 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €5.06 (NZ$8.65) | NZ$6.93 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €140 (NZ$240) | NZ$240 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (NZ$0.31) | NZ$0.89 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €77 (NZ$132) | NZ$92 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (NZ$8.54) | NZ$15.79 | 46% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,247 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$2,745
(€1,607)
in Milan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
NZ$2,500
in Christchurch.