Cost of Living Comparison Between Christchurch and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Auckland are 5.74% higher than in Christchurch (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Auckland are 14.02% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 36.41% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 4.85% lower than in Christchurch | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 6.88% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 3.14% lower than in Christchurch | |
Restaurants | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 NZ$ | 19.45 NZ$ | -2.77 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 105.00 NZ$ | 92.50 NZ$ | -11.90 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 NZ$ | 12.40 NZ$ | -4.62 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 NZ$ | 10.00 NZ$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 NZ$ | 10.00 NZ$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.79 NZ$ | 4.95 NZ$ | +3.40 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.99 NZ$ | 3.53 NZ$ | +18.08 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 NZ$ | 3.45 NZ$ | +19.43 % |
Markets | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.88 NZ$ | 10.61 NZ$ | +7.38 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.15 NZ$ | 2.75 NZ$ | +27.75 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.59 NZ$ | 1.32 NZ$ | -16.88 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.68 NZ$ | 6.08 NZ$ | +7.06 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.83 NZ$ | 5.28 NZ$ | +9.17 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.96 NZ$ | 6.68 NZ$ | +12.03 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.28 NZ$ | 9.50 NZ$ | +14.76 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.85 NZ$ | 1.86 NZ$ | +0.23 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.56 NZ$ | 1.40 NZ$ | -10.42 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.07 NZ$ | 1.89 NZ$ | -8.44 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 NZ$ | 2.58 NZ$ | +1.16 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.47 NZ$ | 1.43 NZ$ | -2.57 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.28 NZ$ | 1.27 NZ$ | -0.63 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 NZ$ | 2.93 NZ$ | -2.23 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.62 NZ$ | 1.98 NZ$ | +21.80 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 NZ$ | 15.00 NZ$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.57 NZ$ | 5.27 NZ$ | +47.50 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.43 NZ$ | 5.07 NZ$ | +14.39 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 31.00 NZ$ | 34.00 NZ$ | +9.68 % |
Transportation | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 NZ$ | 3.75 NZ$ | +4.17 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 111.96 NZ$ | 215.00 NZ$ | +92.04 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 NZ$ | 3.50 NZ$ | +16.67 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.99 NZ$ | 4.26 NZ$ | -14.52 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 78.00 NZ$ | 60.00 NZ$ | -23.08 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.04 NZ$ | 8.07 NZ$ | +0.39 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,750.00 NZ$ | 35,490.00 NZ$ | -10.72 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,310.00 NZ$ | 31,573.46 NZ$ | +0.84 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 191.97 NZ$ | 204.60 NZ$ | +6.58 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.39 NZ$ | 0.35 NZ$ | -10.16 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.81 NZ$ | 79.50 NZ$ | -2.82 % |
Sports And Leisure | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.44 NZ$ | 74.97 NZ$ | +20.05 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.71 NZ$ | 18.05 NZ$ | +14.88 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 NZ$ | 20.00 NZ$ | +25.00 % |
Childcare | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,126.00 NZ$ | 1,263.39 NZ$ | +12.20 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,600.00 NZ$ | 21,000.00 NZ$ | +81.03 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 122.72 NZ$ | 114.58 NZ$ | -6.64 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 67.69 NZ$ | 63.53 NZ$ | -6.14 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 150.21 NZ$ | 157.55 NZ$ | +4.88 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 186.25 NZ$ | 200.35 NZ$ | +7.57 % |
Rent Per Month | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,457.78 NZ$ | 1,884.22 NZ$ | +29.25 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,143.75 NZ$ | 1,640.97 NZ$ | +43.47 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,453.33 NZ$ | 3,379.75 NZ$ | +37.76 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,980.00 NZ$ | 2,691.41 NZ$ | +35.93 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 509.80 NZ$ | 1,044.43 NZ$ | +104.87 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.19 NZ$ | 840.19 NZ$ | +185.59 % |
Salaries And Financing | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,006.67 NZ$ | 4,425.05 NZ$ | +10.44 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.29 | 3.75 | -12.58 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 41 | 186 |
Cities near Christchurch: | Cost of Living in Ashburton | 54.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Timaru | 110.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dunedin | 227.22 miles |
Cities near Auckland: | Cost of Living in North Shore | 6.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manukau | 14.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 78.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 90.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whangarei | 98.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tauranga | 126.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rotorua | 141.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taupo | 172.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Plymouth | 223.66 miles |
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