Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in China is 49.1% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 51.2% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in China are 57.4% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 63.3% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 48.5% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 36.3% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (108.36 ¥) |
4.61 NZ$ (20.00 ¥) |
-81.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
125.00 NZ$ (541.78 ¥) |
41.53 NZ$ (180.00 ¥) |
-66.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 NZ$ (65.01 ¥) |
8.08 NZ$ (35.00 ¥) |
-46.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
11.00 NZ$ (47.68 ¥) |
1.62 NZ$ (7.00 ¥) |
-85.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.00 NZ$ (47.68 ¥) |
3.46 NZ$ (15.00 ¥) |
-68.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.69 NZ$ (24.66 ¥) |
5.13 NZ$ (22.25 ¥) |
-9.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.77 NZ$ (16.32 ¥) |
0.76 NZ$ (3.29 ¥) |
-79.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.49 NZ$ (15.13 ¥) |
0.48 NZ$ (2.07 ¥) |
-86.3 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.29 NZ$ (48.91 ¥) |
11.34 NZ$ (49.17 ¥) |
+0.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.92 NZ$ (12.68 ¥) |
2.50 NZ$ (10.86 ¥) |
-14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.40 NZ$ (6.05 ¥) |
0.71 NZ$ (3.06 ¥) |
-49.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
10.76 NZ$ (46.62 ¥) |
2.69 NZ$ (11.64 ¥) |
-75.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.23 NZ$ (26.99 ¥) |
9.80 NZ$ (42.47 ¥) |
+57.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.16 NZ$ (31.04 ¥) |
2.49 NZ$ (10.78 ¥) |
-65.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.75 NZ$ (42.27 ¥) |
8.13 NZ$ (35.26 ¥) |
-16.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.11 NZ$ (9.16 ¥) |
1.34 NZ$ (5.81 ¥) |
-36.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.71 NZ$ (7.41 ¥) |
0.95 NZ$ (4.14 ¥) |
-44.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.30 NZ$ (9.96 ¥) |
1.13 NZ$ (4.89 ¥) |
-50.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.58 NZ$ (15.50 ¥) |
0.88 NZ$ (3.82 ¥) |
-75.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.58 NZ$ (6.83 ¥) |
0.56 NZ$ (2.45 ¥) |
-64.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.33 NZ$ (5.78 ¥) |
0.69 NZ$ (2.97 ¥) |
-48.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.92 NZ$ (16.97 ¥) |
1.00 NZ$ (4.35 ¥) |
-74.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 NZ$ (8.18 ¥) |
0.92 NZ$ (3.97 ¥) |
-51.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (69.35 ¥) |
18.46 NZ$ (80.00 ¥) |
+15.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.98 NZ$ (21.58 ¥) |
1.33 NZ$ (5.78 ¥) |
-73.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.82 NZ$ (25.24 ¥) |
2.73 NZ$ (11.81 ¥) |
-53.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
40.00 NZ$ (173.37 ¥) |
5.77 NZ$ (25.00 ¥) |
-85.6 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (17.34 ¥) |
0.69 NZ$ (3.00 ¥) |
-82.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
177.50 NZ$ (769.32 ¥) |
41.53 NZ$ (180.00 ¥) |
-76.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (17.34 ¥) |
2.31 NZ$ (10.00 ¥) |
-42.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.47 NZ$ (23.72 ¥) |
0.93 NZ$ (4.02 ¥) |
-83.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (260.05 ¥) |
11.07 NZ$ (48.00 ¥) |
-81.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.62 NZ$ (46.03 ¥) |
7.20 NZ$ (31.22 ¥) |
-32.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
45,000.00 NZ$ (195,039.69 ¥) |
32,301.12 NZ$ (140,000.00 ¥) |
-28.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,014.36 NZ$ (156,094.00 ¥) |
28,068.59 NZ$ (121,655.33 ¥) |
-22.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
227.83 NZ$ (987.47 ¥) |
85.40 NZ$ (370.15 ¥) |
-62.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
58.11 NZ$ (251.84 ¥) |
16.66 NZ$ (72.22 ¥) |
-71.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
86.20 NZ$ (373.63 ¥) |
19.27 NZ$ (83.52 ¥) |
-77.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
61.25 NZ$ (265.48 ¥) |
67.97 NZ$ (294.58 ¥) |
+11.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.87 NZ$ (107.78 ¥) |
24.93 NZ$ (108.03 ¥) |
+0.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 NZ$ (86.68 ¥) |
10.38 NZ$ (45.00 ¥) |
-48.1 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,248.23 NZ$ (5,410.08 ¥) |
693.74 NZ$ (3,006.82 ¥) |
-44.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,631.90 NZ$ (85,088.86 ¥) |
29,736.78 NZ$ (128,885.59 ¥) |
+51.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
113.95 NZ$ (493.90 ¥) |
77.26 NZ$ (334.87 ¥) |
-32.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
71.62 NZ$ (310.41 ¥) |
54.47 NZ$ (236.09 ¥) |
-23.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.22 NZ$ (694.43 ¥) |
120.92 NZ$ (524.08 ¥) |
-24.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
196.48 NZ$ (851.58 ¥) |
126.12 NZ$ (546.62 ¥) |
-35.8 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,825.33 NZ$ (7,911.35 ¥) |
740.16 NZ$ (3,208.02 ¥) |
-59.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,526.87 NZ$ (6,617.80 ¥) |
451.91 NZ$ (1,958.69 ¥) |
-70.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,908.94 NZ$ (12,607.97 ¥) |
1,616.40 NZ$ (7,005.82 ¥) |
-44.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,512.23 NZ$ (10,888.55 ¥) |
925.07 NZ$ (4,009.44 ¥) |
-63.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
778.32 NZ$ (3,373.39 ¥) |
1,035.26 NZ$ (4,487.02 ¥) |
+33.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
640.55 NZ$ (2,776.29 ¥) |
506.90 NZ$ (2,197.00 ¥) |
-20.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,997.06 NZ$ (21,658.33 ¥) |
1,554.01 NZ$ (6,735.42 ¥) |
-68.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.76 | 4.13 | -38.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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