Cost of Living in Christchurch
Summary of cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,339.3$ (5,662.7NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 931.5$ (1,579.6NZ$), excluding rent.
- Christchurch is 42.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Christchurch is, on average, 70.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.51 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.77 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.03 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.08 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.08 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.89 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.89 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.76 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.23 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.73 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.24 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.58 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.15 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.40 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.99 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.85 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.65 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.82 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.59 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.33 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 41.02 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.65 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.85 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 29.49 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.23 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,536.95 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,375.51 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 125.22 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 31.68 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.60 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.97 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.04 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.76 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 626.57 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,030.97 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.01 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.80 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.08 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 157.54 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,562.73 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,199.08 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,963.73 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,371.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 399.50 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 290.36 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,966.07 $ | |
| 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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