Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 41 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.79 (Dirham 4.55) | Dirham 5.79 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.22 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.68 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 60 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.87 (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 3.75 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (Dirham 5,951) | Dirham 6,135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (Dirham 4,925) | Dirham 5,609 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$242 (Dirham 614) | Dirham 523 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (Dirham 3,649) | Dirham 5,375 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (Dirham 3,075) | Dirham 3,222 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$304 (Dirham 771) | Dirham 302 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 288 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$912 (Dirham 2,313) | Dirham 1,210 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (Dirham 564) | Dirham 522 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 26 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 195 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 186 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (Dirham 355) | Dirham 289 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$155 (Dirham 393) | Dirham 351 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 77% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (Dirham 76,110) | Dirham 80,986 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 1.74 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (Dirham 254) | Dirham 107 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (Dirham 72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 22 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (Dirham 27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 50 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.07 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 44 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 128 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 64 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$130 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 500 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 189 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 32 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (Dirham 1,932) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (Dirham 1.24) | Dirham 0.35 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 238 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 9 | + 422% | |
| 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 542 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,244
(NZ$8,374)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain.
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