- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Christchurch
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (£5.86) | £5.50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (£3.63) | £3.36 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.52 (£0.87) | £0.80 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (£2.30) | £2.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.62 (£3.21) | £1.42 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (£4.07) | £4.91 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.51 (£2.01) | £1.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.96 (£1.69) | £0.84 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (£2.29) | £1.64 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (£9) | £7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.05 (£1.74) | £1.80 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.81 (£1.03) | £0.86 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (£1,341) | £1,307 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (£1,110) | £1,091 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$341 (£195) | £186 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (£822) | £686 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (£693) | £568 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$143 (£82) | £154 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (£45) | £22 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$639 (£365) | £351 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$210 (£120) | £80 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (£14) | £11 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (£67) | £67 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (£42) | £32 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$137 (£78) | £60 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$168 (£96) | £64 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (£17,153) | £17,989 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (£1.14) | £1.14 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (£57) | £60 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (£16) | £18 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (£9) | £3.17 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (£4.09) | £5.88 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (£27) | £73 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (£6) | £2.55 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (£3.09) | £1.49 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (£3.73) | £3.50 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.40 (£1.37) | £1.63 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.73 (£2.13) | £1.96 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (£16) | £14 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (£29) | £36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (£18) | £18 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$156 (£89) | £67 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (£54) | £56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (£2.60) | £2.76 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (£4.57) | £3.65 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$239 (£137) | £122 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (£0.28) | £0.04 | + 600% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (£35) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (£11) | £9 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 790 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
NZD
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(NZ$6,989)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberdeen.
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