- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (82元) | 53元 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (54元) | 33元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (38元) | 15元 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (10元) | 16元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (32元) | 16元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.88 (28元) | 8元 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (37元) | 63元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.66 (17元) | 13元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (16元) | 7元 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.77 (27元) | 5.64元 | + 386% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (85元) | 114元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (16元) | 8元 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.07 (10元) | 12元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (12,824元) | 9,740元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (9,933元) | 4,478元 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (1,554元) | 425元 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (8,349元) | 5,603元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (6,243元) | 3,523元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (1,452元) | 305元 | + 377% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (343元) | 88元 | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (2,753元) | 2,242元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (885元) | 678元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (44元) | 40元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (110元) | 39元 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (490元) | 554元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (303元) | 280元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (748元) | 614元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (742元) | 672元 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 168% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (155,461元) | 145,359元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (841元) | 155元 | + 443% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (53元) | 26元 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (34元) | 32元 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (229元) | 425元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (40元) | 30元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (25元) | 38元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (14元) | 10元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (121元) | 59元 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (284元) | 159元 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (154元) | 86元 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (734元) | 723元 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (489元) | 375元 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (79元) | 60元 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (47元) | 34元 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (3,223元) | 3,299元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (1.69元) | 1.08元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (325元) | 300元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (133元) | 20元 | + 561% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.749
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,160 prices entered by 1,246 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 78% more expensive than in China
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