Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (108元) | 36元 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (70元) | 38元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (36元) | 13元 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (50元) | 15元 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (39元) | 10元 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (33元) | 51元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.76 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.03 (17元) | 6元 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (29元) | 6元 | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (78元) | 88元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (19元) | 8元 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (12元) | 12元 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,192 (18,076元) | 15,689元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,356 (14,469元) | 7,762元 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (934元) | 494元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,542 (10,959元) | 6,859元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (9,478元) | 3,972元 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (672元) | 335元 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (376元) | 101元 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (2,578元) | 1,494元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (805元) | 571元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (88元) | 38元 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (146元) | 47元 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (612元) | 415元 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (396元) | 280元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (848元) | 574元 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (933元) | 717元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (200,508元) | 152,522元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (804元) | 244元 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (72元) | 41元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (257元) | 111元 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (25元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (34元) | 32元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (12元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (15元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (164元) | 79元 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (351元) | 225元 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (181元) | 110元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (1,099元) | 481元 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (572元) | 248元 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (85元) | 77元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.89 (25元) | 27元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (55元) | 14元 | + 294% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (5,063元) | 3,708元 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (2.20元) | 1.19元 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (285元) | 406元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (173元) | 25元 | + 586% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
4.312
CNY
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,728 prices entered by 189 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 86% more expensive than in China
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