What does groceries cost in Christchurch?

Basic groceries in Christchurch cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($6), chicken breast (1kg) ($7), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Christchurch?

Dining out in Christchurch: mid-range restaurant meal ($56), inexpensive meal ($11), local beer ($6), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Christchurch?

Average monthly rent in Christchurch: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1294), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1061), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1708), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1152).

What does transportation cost in Christchurch?

Transportation costs in Christchurch: public transport ticket ($1.43), monthly transport pass ($34.46), taxi starting fare ($2.57), gasoline per liter ($1.57).

What does utilities cost in Christchurch?

Monthly utilities in Christchurch: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($108), mobile phone plan ($32), internet ($46).

What does entertainment cost in Christchurch?

Entertainment costs in Christchurch: gym membership ($39), movie ticket ($14), theater ticket ($106).

What does personal care cost in Christchurch?

Personal care items in Christchurch: toothpaste ($2), haircut ($16), deodorant ($3), shampoo ($3).

What does clothing cost in Christchurch?

Clothing prices in Christchurch: jeans ($69), dress ($34), sneakers ($90), leather shoes ($121).

What does healthcare cost in Christchurch?

Healthcare costs in Christchurch: cold medicine ($7), antibiotics ($4), doctor visit ($31).

What does education cost in Christchurch?

Education costs in Christchurch: preschool (monthly) ($608), international school (monthly) ($9731).

What does other expenses cost in Christchurch?

Costs in Christchurch include: averageSalary ($2851), tablet ($550), tv ($333), microwave ($131), laundryDetergent ($8).

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New Zealand

Cost of Living in Christchurch

Canterbury Region

Explore Christchurch Cost of Living

Last updated:September 17, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.77

Bananas 1kg

$2.41

Beef 1kg

$12.16

Bread 500g

$1.67

Chicken Breast 1kg

$6.74

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$20.30

Coca-Cola 2L

$2.41

Domestic Beer 500mL

$3.25

Eggs (12)

$6.03

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.35

Lettuce 1kg

$2.83

Local Cheese 1kg

$6.37

Milk 1L

$1.46

Onions 1kg

$2.03

Oranges 1kg

$2.86

Potatoes 1kg

$2.07

Rice 1kg

$1.64

Tomatoes 1kg

$5.14

Water 1.5L

$1.39

Wine Bottle

$9.79

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$6.21

Cocktail

$10.00

Coffee

$3.25

Inexpensive Meal

$10.75

Mid-Range Meal

$55.91

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.31

Water

$1.82

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,294.26

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,061.13

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,707.55

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,152.35

Transportation

Car

$23,046.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.57

Monthly Pass

$34.46

One-way Ticket

$1.43

Taxi (per km)

$1.72

Taxi Start

$2.57

Taxi Trip

$16.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$28.60

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$80.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$108.41

Internet

$45.80

Mobile Minute

$0.46

Phone Plan

$31.70

Entertainment

Cinema

$14.22

Gym

$39.39

Tennis Court

$14.59

Theater

$106.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$3.06

Haircut

$16.00

Shampoo

$3.09

Toilet Paper

$3.75

Toothpaste

$2.28

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$33.69

Jeans

$69.44

Leather Shoes

$121.47

Sneakers

$89.72

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$3.98

Cold Medicine

$7.00

Doctor Visit

$31.00

Education

International School

$9,731.42

Preschool

$607.86

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$2,851.42

Cleaning

$15.00

Laundry Detergent

$8.00

Microwave

$131.00

Tablet

$550.00

$333.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,160

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,349

Median rent based on analysis of 29 apartments in September

Minimum$1,523

Maximum$4,160

Groceries

$319

Food Outside

$376

Base Cost

$116

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