Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand

Summary of cost of living in Christchurch

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$6,118
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$2,860
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Christchurch
Current as of Sep 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$1.99
12 eggs, large NZ$9
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$9
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$4.68
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$2.76
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket NZ$5.57
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$20
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$3.35
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$2.28
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$2,034
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$1,446
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$171
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$1,602
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$1,262
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$138
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$82
40” flat screen tv NZ$622
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$211
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$9
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$26
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$126
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$78
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$157
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$169
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new NZ$31,894
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.48
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$99
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) NZ$28
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$13
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$8
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$62
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$5.21
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$5.06
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$4.14
Tube of toothpaste NZ$3.49
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$66
2 tickets to the movies NZ$32
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) NZ$248
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$128
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$5.59
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb NZ$741
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) NZ$0.81
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$114
1 package of marlboro cigarettes NZ$30
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 152 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: September 27, 2022

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