- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Christchurch
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (C$18) | C$14 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (C$5.81) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.57 (C$1.47) | C$2.38 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (C$3.76) | C$4.08 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (C$5.92) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.55 (C$3.32) | C$3.73 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.92 (C$2.73) | C$2.90 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (C$3.74) | C$2.89 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (C$14) | C$16 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.26 (C$3.05) | C$2.31 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.73 (C$1.62) | C$1.76 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (C$2,194) | C$1,186 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (C$1,816) | C$982 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$265 (C$248) | C$117 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (C$1,346) | C$919 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (C$1,134) | C$695 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$137 (C$128) | C$64 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (C$74) | C$39 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$683 (C$639) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$210 (C$196) | C$111 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (C$24) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (C$109) | C$61 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (C$69) | C$41 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (C$131) | C$95 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$167 (C$157) | C$87 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (C$28,064) | C$22,684 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.99 (C$1.86) | C$1.19 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (C$94) | C$47 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (C$15) | C$8 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (C$46) | C$85 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$7 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (C$5.05) | C$3.90 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.40 (C$2.24) | C$3.21 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.73 (C$3.49) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (C$25) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (C$48) | C$43 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (C$29) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$156 (C$146) | C$84 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (C$88) | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (C$14) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (C$4.26) | C$5.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$239 (C$223) | C$141 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (C$0.46) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (C$58) | C$34 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (C$18) | C$10 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 549 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,252
(NZ$4,545)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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