Cost of Living in Christchurch

Summary of cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,171.4$ (5,616.8NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 881.2$ (1,560.8NZ$), excluding rent.
Christchurch is 38.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
Rent in Christchurch is, on average, 54.5% lower than in Seattle.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	16.94 $	10.16-25.41
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	67.76 $	45.17-90.34
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	9.32 $	8.47-11.29
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.78 $	5.65-8.47
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	6.78 $	6.78-8.47
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	3.38 $	2.26-3.95
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.23 $	1.69-2.82
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.02 $	1.69-2.54
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.78 $	1.02-2.71
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	1.64 $	1.02-3.07
White Rice (1 lb)	0.73 $	0.45-1.79
Eggs (12, Large Size)	6.04 $	4.07-7.45
Local Cheese (1 lb)	3.61 $	2.81-6.15
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	4.19 $	3.07-5.12
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	5.75 $	3.84-7.67
Apples (1 lb)	1.24 $	0.77-1.54
Bananas (1 lb)	1.07 $	0.90-1.54
Oranges (1 lb)	1.28 $	0.77-1.79
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.88 $	0.97-3.43
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.66 $	0.38-1.02
Onions (1 lb)	0.66 $	0.38-2.30
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.23 $	1.69-2.82
Bottled Water (50 oz)	1.33 $	0.56-2.26
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	8.47 $	7.33-14.12
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	3.50 $	1.41-6.78
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	4.69 $	1.69-8.47
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	23.15 $	22.59-25.41
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	1.69 $	1.13-2.26
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	39.28 $	24.55-44.04
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	2.54 $	1.69-5.65
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.73 $	2.73-3.63
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	24.00 $	16.94-31.05
Gasoline (1 Liter)	1.56 $	1.41-1.60
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	25,408.24 $	19,197.34-28,231.38
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	18,752.22 $	16,938.83-21,054.96
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	150.00 $	95.99-254.08
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	23.86 $	9.60-42.35
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	50.38 $	39.52-56.46
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	32.47 $	15.81-67.76
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	14.40 $	8.47-24.84
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	11.29 $	10.16-12.42
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	599.92 $	282.31-1,321.23
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	9,322.00 $	6,233.49-13,551.06
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	61.97 $	50.82-84.13
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	37.60 $	22.59-56.46
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	94.58 $	45.17-112.93
Men's Leather Business Shoes	123.09 $	84.69-169.39
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,383.34 $	1,016.33-2,032.66
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	950.83 $	406.53-1,693.88
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,736.23 $	1,524.49-2,258.51
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,486.85 $	1,129.26-1,693.88
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	376.52 $	204.58-524.55
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	305.99 $	236.05-419.64
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,615.50 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.50	6.00-7.20