- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Christchurch
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (C$17) | C$14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (C$5.61) | C$5.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.62 (C$1.47) | C$2.40 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (C$3.65) | C$4.13 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$2.54 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (C$5.90) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.53 (C$3.20) | C$3.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.93 (C$2.66) | C$3.02 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (C$3.63) | C$2.26 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.11 (C$2.82) | C$2.18 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.68 (C$1.52) | C$1.87 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (C$2,127) | C$1,186 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (C$1,760) | C$982 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$313 (C$283) | C$104 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (C$1,304) | C$919 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (C$1,099) | C$695 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$141 (C$128) | C$64 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$81 (C$73) | C$39 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$706 (C$640) | C$393 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$211 (C$191) | C$111 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (C$12) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (C$106) | C$61 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (C$67) | C$41 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (C$127) | C$95 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$165 (C$149) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (C$27,206) | C$23,851 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.99 (C$1.80) | C$1.19 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (C$91) | C$47 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (C$26) | - | - | |
| 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$17 (C$15) | C$7 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (C$45) | C$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$12 (C$10) | C$6 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (C$5.08) | C$2.88 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (C$5.77) | C$3.82 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.53 (C$2.29) | C$3.16 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.50 (C$3.17) | C$2.53 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (C$47) | C$45 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$114 (C$103) | C$84 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (C$86) | C$89 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (C$4.13) | C$5.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 34% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | NZ$819 (C$743) | C$850 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (C$0.44) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (C$56) | C$34 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (C$18) | C$10 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 592 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,555
(NZ$5,023)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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