Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (92元) | 56元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (61元) | 41元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (34元) | 14元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.28 (10元) | 17元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (37元) | 20元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (33元) | 10元 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (38元) | 57元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.68 (20元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.28 (14元) | 7元 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.29 (23元) | 6.00元 | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (82元) | 129元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (16元) | 11元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,285 (14,346元) | 13,117元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,554 (11,151元) | 7,964元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$276 (1,207元) | 401元 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (10,096元) | 8,919元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (7,793元) | 4,611元 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (822元) | 242元 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (333元) | 117元 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (2,893元) | 1,521元 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (993元) | 661元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (55元) | 56元 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (130元) | 54元 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (519元) | 491元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (392元) | 261元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (698元) | 609元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (906元) | 662元 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,774 (173,670元) | 150,872元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.89 (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$162 (708元) | 197元 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (64元) | 29元 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (34元) | 23元 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$74 (322元) | 371元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (26元) | 23元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (30元) | 33元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.52 (15元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.74 (21元) | 13元 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (145元) | 63元 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$75 (328元) | 267元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (170元) | 114元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$204 (892元) | 1,234元 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$127 (554元) | 473元 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (80元) | 81元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.70 (25元) | 35元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (45元) | 31元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (3,386元) | 3,289元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (1.58元) | 0.24元 | + 548% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$65 (283元) | 449元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (158元) | 29元 | + 444% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.366
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,276 prices entered by 209 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in China
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