Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (80元) | 46元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (55元) | 34元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (34元) | 15元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (9元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (32元) | 14元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.18 (23元) | 8元 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (29元) | 61元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.03 (18元) | 15元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.43 (16元) | 5.86元 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.45 (20元) | 5.11元 | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (80元) | 108元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (11元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,813 (12,732元) | 9,288元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,177 (9,851元) | 5,014元 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$233 (1,054元) | 425元 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,970 (8,916元) | 5,505元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,499 (6,786元) | 3,029元 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$139 (629元) | 285元 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (326元) | 98元 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$659 (2,982元) | 2,523元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$206 (933元) | 563元 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (57元) | 40元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (113元) | 46元 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (521元) | 468元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$78 (353元) | 250元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (752元) | 654元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$183 (827元) | 642元 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 176% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,682 (143,377元) | 133,798元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (10元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (836元) | 148元 | + 466% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (64元) | 38元 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$17 (78元) | 48元 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (239元) | 347元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (38元) | 62元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (30元) | 48元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (30元) | 32元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (14元) | 9元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.19 (19元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (141元) | 73元 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (264元) | 179元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (142元) | 101元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$222 (1,005元) | 1,068元 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$99 (449元) | 395元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (71元) | 68元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (23元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (46元) | 32元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$703 (3,180元) | 3,262元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.39 (1.76元) | 0.31元 | + 468% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (312元) | 343元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (138元) | 22元 | + 534% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.525
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,639 prices entered by 694 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 75% more expensive than in China
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