Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (93元) | 45元 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (54元) | 36元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (31元) | 16元 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (31元) | 16元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (27元) | 9元 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (31元) | 49元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.04 (17元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.37 (14元) | 5.68元 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.96 (21元) | 6元 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (80元) | 113元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.43 (15元) | 8元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.78 (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,204 (13,641元) | 13,210元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,554 (10,874元) | 7,580元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$240 (1,023元) | 330元 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,400 (10,218元) | 6,533元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,840 (7,835元) | 4,437元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$181 (770元) | 431元 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (332元) | 101元 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$822 (3,498元) | 1,837元 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$353 (1,504元) | 521元 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (72元) | 29元 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (120元) | 47元 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (509元) | 527元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$69 (294元) | 262元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$142 (605元) | 655元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$211 (900元) | 794元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,422 (159,338元) | 142,424元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.35 (10元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$155 (660元) | 182元 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (56元) | 29元 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (31元) | 34元 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (234元) | 639元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (36元) | 21元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.56 (24元) | 26元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (26元) | 29元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.78 (16元) | 11元 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.98 (17元) | 10元 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (141元) | 94元 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (279元) | 266元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (146元) | 105元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$227 (968元) | 759元 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (430元) | 377元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (74元) | 72元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (21元) | 31元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (47元) | 22元 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (3,300元) | 3,037元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (1.91元) | 0.24元 | + 692% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$74 (317元) | 418元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (136元) | 30元 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
4.258
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,309 prices entered by 234 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in China
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