Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 34% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 41 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 24 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.84 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 5.79 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 4.25 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.52 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 60 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.85 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 3.17 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (Dirham 6,211) | Dirham 6,135 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (Dirham 5,140) | Dirham 5,609 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$300 (Dirham 794) | Dirham 493 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (Dirham 3,809) | Dirham 5,375 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (Dirham 3,210) | Dirham 3,222 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$122 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 322 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 295 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$856 (Dirham 2,266) | Dirham 1,191 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$218 (Dirham 576) | Dirham 522 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 25 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 195 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 186 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$146 (Dirham 387) | Dirham 289 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$171 (Dirham 453) | Dirham 351 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 78% 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 79,435) | Dirham 85,506 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (Dirham 5.55) | Dirham 1.75 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 107 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (Dirham 76) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 22 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (Dirham 29) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 50 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 27 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.24 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.49 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.83 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 44 | + 57% | |
| 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$52 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 122 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 63 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$73 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 500 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$106 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 219 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 32 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 28 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (Dirham 2,016) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 0.35 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 217 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 9 | + 444% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 21% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,830
(NZ$8,245)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain.
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