- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Christchurch
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (元85) | 元45 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (元48) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.79 (元8) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (元27) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.68 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.97 (元13) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.00 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (元67) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 (元13) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.87 (元8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (元10,541) | 元1,500 | + 603% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (元8,723) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$242 (元1,088) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (元6,464) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (元5,447) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$304 (元1,366) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (元359) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$912 (元4,096) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (元999) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (元59) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (元89) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (元525) | 元500 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (元330) | 元250 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (元629) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$155 (元696) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 116% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (元134,812) | 元99,994 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (元10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (元449) | 元83 | + 444% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (元128) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 8% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (元59) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (元48) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (元227) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (元49) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.07 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (元27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.58 (元12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.78 (元13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (元117) | 元30 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 105% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 (元222) | 元90 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (元139) | 元70 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$130 (元586) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (元484) | 元300 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (元74) | 元45 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (元20) | 元25 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (元36) | 元10 | + 259% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (元3,422) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (元2.20) | 元0.30 | + 634% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (元278) | 元150 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (元88) | 元20 | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.494
CNY
/
NZD
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 58% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,621
(NZ$1,473)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,200
in Zibo.
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