Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (94元) | 47元 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (67元) | 40元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (37元) | 15元 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (51元) | 18元 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (40元) | 10元 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (40元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.63 (20元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.93 (17元) | 7元 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.91 (22元) | 6元 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (85元) | 119元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.12 (18元) | 9元 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.22 (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,003 (17,575元) | 11,988元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,108 (13,643元) | 6,948元 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$210 (924元) | 489元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,937 (12,893元) | 6,875元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,038 (8,946元) | 4,568元 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$150 (661元) | 358元 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (347元) | 107元 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (2,481元) | 1,370元 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (1,119元) | 717元 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (85元) | 35元 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (145元) | 46元 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$131 (574元) | 489元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$109 (480元) | 245元 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$168 (738元) | 604元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (903元) | 781元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,091 (197,969元) | 156,400元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (12元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$114 (501元) | 218元 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (59元) | 37元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (22元) | 25元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (278元) | 407元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (32元) | 46元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.69 (25元) | 44元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (35元) | 38元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.39 (15元) | 11元 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.49 (20元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (170元) | 77元 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Zealand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (359元) | 214元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$41 (179元) | 105元 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$210 (923元) | 1,346元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (534元) | 410元 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (89元) | 70元 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.77 (25元) | 31元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (50元) | 17元 | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,189 (5,222元) | 3,025元 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (1.92元) | 0.27元 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (297元) | 373元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (171元) | 23元 | + 639% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.390
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,349 prices entered by 236 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 71% more expensive than in China
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