- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Mexico
- Christchurch
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 119 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 91 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 52 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.80 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 15 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 58 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.57 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 38 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.94 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 16 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 176 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.87 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 142% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (Mex$ 32,327) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (Mex$ 26,751) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$289 (Mex$ 3,986) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (Mex$ 19,822) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (Mex$ 16,706) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$233 (Mex$ 3,217) | Mex$ 620 | + 419% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 432 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$912 (Mex$ 12,562) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (Mex$ 2,856) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 36 | + 403% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 75 | + 312% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 91% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Mex$ 1,609) | Mex$ 787 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 523 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$146 (Mex$ 2,014) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$171 (Mex$ 2,356) | Mex$ 934 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 114% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (Mex$ 413,430) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 543 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 103 | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 68% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 65 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 225 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 436 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 66 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.24 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 39 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 50 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.49 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.83 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 101 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 95% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 282 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 140 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$73 (Mex$ 1,003) | Mex$ 734 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$106 (Mex$ 1,455) | Mex$ 722 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 79 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 47 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 34 | + 228% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (Mex$ 10,493) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 641 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 47 | + 478% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 847 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.781
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/
NZD
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 111% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 118,161
(NZ$8,574)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 56,000
in Zapopan.
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