- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Christchurch
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (元94) | 元45 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (元51) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (元31) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.52 (元8) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.62 (元28) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.51 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.96 (元15) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (元74) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.05 (元15) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.81 (元9) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 58% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (元11,622) | 元1,500 | + 675% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (元9,618) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$341 (元1,688) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (元7,127) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (元6,006) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$143 (元709) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (元394) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$639 (元3,165) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$210 (元1,040) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (元68) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (元125) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 27% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (元578) | 元500 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (元363) | 元250 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$137 (元679) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$168 (元830) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 137% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (元148,636) | 元99,994 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (元10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (元495) | 元83 | + 500% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (元140) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 11% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (元81) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (元35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (元233) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (元55) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (元32) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.40 (元12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.73 (元18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (元134) | 元30 | + 348% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 122% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (元255) | 元90 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (元154) | 元70 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$156 (元771) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$94 (元467) | 元300 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (元73) | 元45 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (元23) | 元25 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (元40) | 元10 | + 296% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$239 (元1,183) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (元2.43) | 元0.30 | + 709% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (元306) | 元150 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (元97) | 元20 | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 479 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
NZD
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 71% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元7,161
(NZ$1,445)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,200
in Zibo.
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