- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (79元) | 50元 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (52元) | 34元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (37元) | 15元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (10元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (32元) | 16元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (27元) | 8元 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.67 (17元) | 14元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (16元) | 7元 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.90 (27元) | 5.59元 | + 382% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (83元) | 115元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.32 (15元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (10元) | 12元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (12,340元) | 9,408元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (9,461元) | 4,307元 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (1,402元) | 439元 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (8,184元) | 5,571元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (6,000元) | 3,520元 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (1,465元) | 311元 | + 371% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (335元) | 86元 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (2,824元) | 2,131元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (892元) | 703元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (105元) | 38元 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (498元) | 556元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (303元) | 260元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (721元) | 624元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (730元) | 694元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (146,555元) | 143,509元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (10元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (755元) | 157元 | + 382% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (53元) | 26元 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (31元) | 30元 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (232元) | 493元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (37元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (23元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (25元) | 36元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (14元) | 9元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (17元) | 14元 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (120元) | 59元 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (269元) | 149元 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (149元) | 86元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (674元) | 777元 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (469元) | 375元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (76元) | 58元 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (21元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (43元) | 33元 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (3,170元) | 3,255元 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (1.61元) | 1.04元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (314元) | 309元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (129元) | 20元 | + 542% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
4.571
CNY
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,236 prices entered by 1,184 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 72% more expensive than in China
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