- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Christchurch
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (C$17) | C$15 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.84 (C$1.69) | C$2.17 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (C$3.70) | C$4.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (C$5.84) | C$2.90 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (C$5.82) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.52 (C$3.24) | C$4.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.00 (C$2.76) | C$3.31 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (C$3.68) | C$3.07 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.06 (C$2.82) | C$2.51 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.85 (C$1.70) | C$2.07 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (C$2,158) | C$1,576 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (C$1,786) | C$1,122 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$300 (C$276) | C$109 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (C$1,323) | C$1,019 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (C$1,115) | C$774 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$122 (C$112) | C$66 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (C$73) | C$40 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$856 (C$787) | C$377 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$218 (C$200) | C$98 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (C$21) | C$23 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (C$107) | C$59 | + 81% | |
| 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$146 (C$134) | C$93 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$171 (C$157) | C$92 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (C$27,601) | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (C$1.93) | C$1.26 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (C$92) | C$65 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (C$26) | C$31 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (C$12) | C$8 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (C$47) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (C$10) | C$6 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.24 (C$4.82) | C$3.72 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (C$5.68) | C$2.83 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.49 (C$2.29) | C$3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.83 (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (C$48) | C$46 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (C$29) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$73 (C$67) | C$101 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$106 (C$97) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (C$15) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (C$4.19) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (C$701) | C$549 | + 28% | |
| 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 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (C$18) | C$10 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 679 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,408
(NZ$5,878)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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