Cost of Living in Christchurch
Summary of cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,351.6$ (5,661.8NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 934.8$ (1,579.2NZ$), excluding rent.
- Christchurch is 42.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Christchurch is, on average, 70.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 NZ$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 NZ$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 17.00 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 NZ$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.77 NZ$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.87 NZ$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.20 NZ$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.68 NZ$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.98 NZ$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.29 NZ$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.56 NZ$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.32 NZ$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.18 NZ$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.45 NZ$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.25 NZ$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.94 NZ$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.27 NZ$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.08 NZ$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.58 NZ$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.69 NZ$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.08 NZ$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.54 NZ$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.18 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.17 NZ$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 NZ$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 NZ$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 69.57 NZ$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 NZ$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 NZ$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 NZ$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.56 NZ$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 45,000.00 NZ$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,856.00 NZ$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 212.34 NZ$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.72 NZ$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 85.81 NZ$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.91 NZ$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.50 NZ$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.25 NZ$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,062.50 NZ$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,010.00 NZ$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 113.62 NZ$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 72.57 NZ$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 147.67 NZ$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 267.14 NZ$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,650.00 NZ$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,033.33 NZ$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,330.00 NZ$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,326.00 NZ$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 677.44 NZ$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 492.38 NZ$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,029.71 NZ$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.80 |
Prices in Christchurch
This city had 476 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2025
Last update: 15 May 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Ashburton | 54.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Timaru | 110.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dunedin | 227.22 miles |
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