- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Christchurch
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (C$5.98) | C$5.69 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.79 (C$1.64) | C$2.05 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (C$3.69) | C$4.81 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (C$5.54) | C$2.90 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.68 (C$3.37) | C$4.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.97 (C$2.72) | C$3.34 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (C$3.67) | C$3.36 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 (C$2.75) | C$2.41 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.87 (C$1.71) | C$2.01 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (C$2,152) | C$1,651 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (C$1,781) | C$1,142 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$242 (C$222) | C$102 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (C$1,320) | C$1,038 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (C$1,112) | C$779 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$304 (C$279) | C$66 | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (C$73) | C$39 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$912 (C$836) | C$351 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (C$204) | C$86 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (C$107) | C$59 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (C$67) | C$40 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (C$128) | C$93 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$155 (C$142) | C$92 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (C$27,524) | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (C$1.98) | C$1.27 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (C$92) | C$67 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (C$26) | C$31 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (C$12) | C$8 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (C$46) | C$82 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$6 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.07 (C$4.66) | C$3.72 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (C$5.51) | C$2.83 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.58 (C$2.37) | C$3.09 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.78 (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 (C$45) | C$46 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (C$28) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$130 (C$120) | C$101 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (C$99) | C$85 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (C$15) | C$8 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (C$4.17) | C$5.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (C$699) | C$549 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (C$0.45) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (C$57) | C$35 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (C$18) | C$11 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 714 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,291
(NZ$6,857)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,300
in Abbotsford.
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