- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Mexico
- Christchurch
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Christchurch, New Zealand and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 100% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 179 | 50% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 91 | 56% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 37 | 208% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.61 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | 37% |
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12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | 60% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 13 | 590% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$13 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 50 | 253% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.82 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 31 | 72% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.06 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 26 | 68% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 12 | 355% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 180 | 18% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$2.87 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | 116% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.19 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | 64% |
| Housing | 208% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 208% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (Mex$ 33,187) | Mex$ 9,857 | 237% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (Mex$ 27,463) | Mex$ 7,000 | 292% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$360 (Mex$ 5,097) | Mex$ 1,117 | 356% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (Mex$ 20,350) | Mex$ 7,533 | 170% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (Mex$ 17,150) | Mex$ 4,353 | 294% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$338 (Mex$ 4,789) | Mex$ 438 | 995% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (Mex$ 1,120) | Mex$ 627 | 79% |
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40” flat screen TV | NZ$948 (Mex$ 13,416) | Mex$ 10,600 | 27% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$236 (Mex$ 3,343) | Mex$ 1,750 | 91% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 23 | 766% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 125 | 169% |
| Clothes | 92% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 92% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Mex$ 1,652) | Mex$ 721 | 129% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Mex$ 1,037) | Mex$ 571 | 82% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$143 (Mex$ 2,023) | Mex$ 1,437 | 41% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$167 (Mex$ 2,369) | Mex$ 791 | 200% |
| Transportation | 111% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 111% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (Mex$ 424,431) | Mex$ 256,667 | 65% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 15 | 88% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (Mex$ 1,415) | Mex$ 536 | 164% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (Mex$ 393) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 95% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 101 | 108% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$9 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 323 | 63% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 144 | 390% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 58 | 162% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.23 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 35 | 113% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 54 | 66% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.76 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | 66% |
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Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.83 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | 141% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 75 | 393% |
| Entertainment | 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 108% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$50 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 288 | 147% |
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2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 114 | 285% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$97 (Mex$ 1,373) | Mex$ 1,175 | 17% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (Mex$ 1,393) | Mex$ 700 | 99% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 70 | 223% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 38 | 70% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 32 | 257% |
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iPod nano 16GB | NZ$244 (Mex$ 3,451) | Mex$ 2,132 | 62% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.37 | 106% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 920 | 5% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 38 | 621% |
| TOTAL | 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
NZD
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 130% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 35,887
(NZ$2,537)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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