Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 28% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Christchurch | Gävle | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (132 kr) | 100 kr | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (84 kr) | 81 kr | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (54 kr) | 53 kr | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.99 (13 kr) | 12 kr | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (64 kr) | 33 kr | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (53 kr) | 35 kr | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (47 kr) | 76 kr | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.57 (29 kr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.05 (19 kr) | 11 kr | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.70 (36 kr) | 17 kr | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (124 kr) | 119 kr | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.20 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.53 (16 kr) | - | - | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 62% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Christchurch | Gävle | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,673 (16,967 kr) | 10,859 kr | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,713 (10,875 kr) | 7,351 kr | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$171 (1,084 kr) | 832 kr | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,062 (13,086 kr) | 6,750 kr | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,701 (10,800 kr) | 4,210 kr | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$141 (898 kr) | 440 kr | + 104% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (519 kr) | 318 kr | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$590 (3,744 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$243 (1,540 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (73 kr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (159 kr) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Christchurch | Gävle | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (755 kr) | 934 kr | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$54 (341 kr) | 430 kr | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (1,032 kr) | 1,088 kr | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$186 (1,178 kr) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 20% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Christchurch | Gävle | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,473 (256,904 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.63 (17 kr) | 15 kr | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$51 (325 kr) | 536 kr | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (175 kr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is about the same as in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Christchurch | Gävle | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (70 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (45 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (350 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (60 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.54 (35 kr) | 31 kr | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.48 (35 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.89 (25 kr) | 26 kr | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.55 (23 kr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$29 (182 kr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 8% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Christchurch | Gävle | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$63 (400 kr) | 406 kr | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (216 kr) | 276 kr | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$230 (1,463 kr) | 1,741 kr | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$110 (701 kr) | 676 kr | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (115 kr) | 129 kr | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.55 (35 kr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (64 kr) | 68 kr | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$917 (5,820 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.81 (5.13 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$83 (528 kr) | 419 kr | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (204 kr) | 59 kr | + 243% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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