Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (81元) | 50元 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (59元) | 36元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (35元) | 15元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (9元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (34元) | 13元 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (27元) | 8元 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (34元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.19 (19元) | 12元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.15 (15元) | 6元 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.55 (21元) | 6元 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (87元) | 91元 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.41 (16元) | 9元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.04 (9元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,721 (12,558元) | 7,221元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,198 (10,144元) | 4,585元 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$280 (1,292元) | 451元 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,118 (9,777元) | 6,526元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,888 (8,717元) | 3,490元 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$177 (818元) | 300元 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (321元) | 78元 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (2,795元) | 1,937元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (1,026元) | 630元 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (64元) | 46元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (127元) | 47元 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (518元) | 388元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (292元) | 221元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$174 (801元) | 541元 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$231 (1,067元) | 505元 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$36,021 (166,261元) | 142,791元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (10元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (742元) | 191元 | + 288% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (58元) | 29元 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (30元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (247元) | 372元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (30元) | 28元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (31元) | 38元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (31元) | 35元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (15元) | 9元 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.32 (20元) | 10元 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (146元) | 69元 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (273元) | 184元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (169元) | 90元 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$258 (1,190元) | 804元 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (500元) | 413元 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (83元) | 70元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.13 (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (48元) | 31元 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (3,881元) | 3,170元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (3.40元) | 0.55元 | + 520% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (339元) | 395元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (155元) | 22元 | + 606% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.616
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,888 prices entered by 353 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in China
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