Cost of Living Comparison Between Christchurch and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Auckland are 9.39% higher than in Christchurch (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Auckland are 16.15% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 33.86% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 7.21% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 8.55% higher than in Christchurch | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 2.94% lower than in Christchurch | |
Restaurants | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 NZ$ | 20.00 NZ$ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 105.00 NZ$ | 120.00 NZ$ | +14.29 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 NZ$ | 13.00 NZ$ | 0.00 % |
| 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) | 4.78 NZ$ | 5.03 NZ$ | +5.26 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.99 NZ$ | 3.53 NZ$ | +18.37 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 NZ$ | 3.48 NZ$ | +20.66 % |
Markets | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.88 NZ$ | 10.76 NZ$ | +8.95 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.15 NZ$ | 2.89 NZ$ | +34.50 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.59 NZ$ | 1.36 NZ$ | -14.69 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.68 NZ$ | 6.12 NZ$ | +7.62 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.83 NZ$ | 5.31 NZ$ | +9.80 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.96 NZ$ | 6.69 NZ$ | +12.24 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.28 NZ$ | 9.81 NZ$ | +18.51 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.85 NZ$ | 1.84 NZ$ | -0.45 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.56 NZ$ | 1.37 NZ$ | -12.43 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.07 NZ$ | 1.87 NZ$ | -9.44 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 NZ$ | 2.53 NZ$ | -0.44 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.47 NZ$ | 1.42 NZ$ | -3.73 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.28 NZ$ | 1.23 NZ$ | -3.42 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 NZ$ | 2.96 NZ$ | -1.25 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.62 NZ$ | 1.98 NZ$ | +21.89 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 NZ$ | 15.00 NZ$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.57 NZ$ | 5.26 NZ$ | +47.23 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.43 NZ$ | 5.22 NZ$ | +17.86 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 31.00 NZ$ | 34.50 NZ$ | +11.29 % |
Transportation | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.40 NZ$ | 3.60 NZ$ | +5.88 % |
| 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) | 7.99 NZ$ | 7.99 NZ$ | +0.03 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,750.00 NZ$ | 36,000.00 NZ$ | -9.43 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,310.00 NZ$ | 31,496.67 NZ$ | +0.60 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 192.97 NZ$ | 203.32 NZ$ | +5.36 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.39 NZ$ | 0.34 NZ$ | -14.16 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.00 NZ$ | 78.10 NZ$ | -5.90 % |
Sports And Leisure | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.67 NZ$ | 76.80 NZ$ | +20.63 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.71 NZ$ | 19.06 NZ$ | +21.26 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.45 NZ$ | 20.00 NZ$ | +29.45 % |
Childcare | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,126.00 NZ$ | 1,267.12 NZ$ | +12.53 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,600.00 NZ$ | 20,375.00 NZ$ | +75.65 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 123.47 NZ$ | 117.27 NZ$ | -5.02 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.00 NZ$ | 64.41 NZ$ | -0.91 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 145.00 NZ$ | 151.30 NZ$ | +4.34 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 178.33 NZ$ | 204.45 NZ$ | +14.64 % |
Rent Per Month | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,465.00 NZ$ | 1,881.62 NZ$ | +28.44 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,143.75 NZ$ | 1,665.00 NZ$ | +45.57 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,662.50 NZ$ | 3,374.35 NZ$ | +26.74 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,977.78 NZ$ | 2,718.38 NZ$ | +37.45 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 509.80 NZ$ | 1,040.52 NZ$ | +104.10 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.19 NZ$ | 852.03 NZ$ | +189.62 % |
Salaries And Financing | Christchurch Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,074.07 NZ$ | 4,592.80 NZ$ | +12.73 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 3.71 | -11.57 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | February 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 41 | 192 |
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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