Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 27% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 41 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.63 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 5.23 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 4.25 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.49 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.93 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 60 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.25 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.68 (Dirham 4.29) | Dirham 3.17 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 3% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (Dirham 6,001) | Dirham 5,414 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (Dirham 4,966) | Dirham 5,609 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$342 (Dirham 875) | Dirham 388 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (Dirham 3,680) | Dirham 5,375 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (Dirham 3,101) | Dirham 3,212 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$141 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 203 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$81 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 317 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$706 (Dirham 1,805) | Dirham 1,125 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$191 (Dirham 490) | Dirham 497 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 24 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 195 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 186 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$145 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 271 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (Dirham 444) | Dirham 233 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 73% 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 76,746) | Dirham 85,506 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 1.75 | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (Dirham 256) | Dirham 107 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (Dirham 72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 22 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (Dirham 20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 50 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.53 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.50 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 44 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 27% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$55 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 131 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 61 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$114 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 500 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$114 (Dirham 291) | Dirham 219 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 26 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 22% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | NZ$770 (Dirham 1,970) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (Dirham 1.25) | Dirham 0.35 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 217 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 9 | + 426% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,528
(NZ$7,633)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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