Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.74 (NZ$2.99) | NZ$2.16 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.07 (NZ$4.43) | NZ$8 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$6 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.98 (NZ$4.34) | NZ$3.53 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.97 (NZ$2.15) | NZ$3.00 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.40 (NZ$4.80) | NZ$4.31 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (NZ$20) | NZ$21 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$3.73 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.54 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$2.27 | + 22% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,585 (NZ$1,729) | NZ$2,898 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,071 (NZ$1,168) | NZ$2,639 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$229 (NZ$250) | NZ$309 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,130 (NZ$1,232) | NZ$2,350 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$843 (NZ$920) | NZ$2,007 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$156 (NZ$170) | NZ$197 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$79 (NZ$86) | NZ$81 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$377 (NZ$411) | NZ$734 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (NZ$171) | NZ$243 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (NZ$19) | NZ$28 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (NZ$78) | NZ$117 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 (NZ$66) | NZ$67 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (NZ$129) | NZ$192 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (NZ$135) | NZ$228 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 55% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,886 (NZ$29,327) | NZ$34,283 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (NZ$1.33) | NZ$2.06 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (NZ$69) | NZ$213 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$26 (NZ$28) | NZ$30 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (NZ$23) | NZ$5.55 | + 322% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (NZ$82) | NZ$64 | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.96 (NZ$5.41) | NZ$7 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.31 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$7 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.57 (NZ$2.81) | NZ$3.92 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (NZ$2.98) | NZ$4.06 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (NZ$21) | NZ$37 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (NZ$51) | NZ$63 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (NZ$29) | NZ$35 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$131 (NZ$143) | NZ$232 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (NZ$99) | NZ$137 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.59 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$5.32 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$757 (NZ$826) | NZ$689 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (NZ$0.19) | NZ$0.33 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (NZ$72) | NZ$80 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (NZ$16) | NZ$34 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,775 (C$5,294) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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