- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Christchurch
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 9% 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 (£5.79) | £5.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (£3.53) | £3.36 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.57 (£0.89) | £0.80 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (£2.28) | £2.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (£3.78) | £1.42 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (£3.59) | £4.91 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.55 (£2.01) | £1.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.92 (£1.66) | £0.81 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (£2.27) | £1.64 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (£9) | £7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.26 (£1.85) | £1.80 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.73 (£0.98) | £0.71 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (£1,332) | £1,307 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (£1,102) | £1,091 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$313 (£177) | £186 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (£817) | £686 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (£688) | £568 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$137 (£78) | £154 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (£45) | £22 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$683 (£388) | £351 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$210 (£119) | £80 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (£14) | £12 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (£66) | £67 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (£42) | £32 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (£80) | £60 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$167 (£95) | £64 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (£17,036) | £17,989 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.99 (£1.13) | £1.14 | - 1% | |
| 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 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (£9) | £3.17 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (£4.67) | £5.88 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (£28) | £73 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (£6) | £2.55 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (£3.07) | £1.49 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (£3.70) | £3.31 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.40 (£1.36) | £1.53 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.73 (£2.12) | £1.81 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (£15) | £15 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (£29) | £35 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (£18) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$156 (£88) | £67 | + 32% | |
| 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 (£9) | £7 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (£2.58) | £2.76 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (£4.54) | £3.68 | + 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$239 (£136) | £122 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (£0.28) | £0.04 | + 596% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (£35) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (£11) | £9 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 802 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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NZD
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(NZ$7,567)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberdeen.
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