Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 39% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 29 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.52 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 5.68 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.62 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.25 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.51 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 60 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.05 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.87 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.81 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 2.95 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (Dirham 6,276) | Dirham 5,414 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (Dirham 5,194) | Dirham 5,032 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$341 (Dirham 912) | Dirham 487 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (Dirham 3,848) | Dirham 5,156 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (Dirham 3,243) | Dirham 3,212 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$143 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 203 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 317 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$639 (Dirham 1,709) | Dirham 1,195 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$210 (Dirham 562) | Dirham 497 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 22 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 195 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 186 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$137 (Dirham 367) | Dirham 271 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$168 (Dirham 448) | Dirham 233 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 81% 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 80,267) | Dirham 86,029 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 1.75 | + 206% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 107 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (Dirham 75) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 26% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 22 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Dirham 19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 50 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 27 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.40 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.73 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 44 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 32% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 131 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 64 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$156 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 500 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 219 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 27 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$239 (Dirham 639) | Dirham 550 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (Dirham 1.31) | Dirham 0.35 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 217 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 9 | + 450% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 550 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,256
(NZ$7,197)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain.
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