- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Christchurch
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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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86) | 元45 | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (元50) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (元31) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.84 (元8) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$4.02 (元18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (元29) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (元29) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.52 (元16) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.00 (元14) | - | - | |
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68) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.06 (元14) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.85 (元8) | - | - | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 47% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (元10,640) | 元1,500 | + 609% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,941 (元8,805) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$300 (元1,361) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,438 (元6,524) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,212 (元5,498) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$122 (元553) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (元358) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$856 (元3,882) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$218 (元987) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (元60) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (元102) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 19% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (元530) | 元500 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (元333) | 元250 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$146 (元663) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$171 (元776) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 113% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$30,000 (元136,071) | 元99,994 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (元10) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (元454) | 元83 | + 449% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (元130) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (元61) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (元49) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (元230) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$11 (元50) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.24 (元24) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (元28) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.49 (元11) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.83 (元13) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (元118) | 元30 | + 293% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 99% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (元237) | 元90 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (元141) | 元70 | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$73 (元330) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$106 (元479) | 元300 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (元75) | 元45 | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.55 (元21) | 元25 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (元36) | 元10 | + 263% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$761 (元3,454) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.49 (元2.22) | 元0.30 | + 641% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (元281) | 元150 | + 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$20 (元88) | 元20 | + 342% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.536
CNY
/
NZD
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Cost of living in Christchurch (New Zealand) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元7,508
(NZ$1,655)
in Christchurch
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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