Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in China is 49.3% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 51.4% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in China are 57.6% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 63.4% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 48.8% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 36.1% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (108.70 ¥) |
4.60 NZ$ (20.00 ¥) |
-81.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
125.00 NZ$ (543.48 ¥) |
41.40 NZ$ (180.00 ¥) |
-66.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 NZ$ (65.22 ¥) |
8.05 NZ$ (35.00 ¥) |
-46.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
11.00 NZ$ (47.83 ¥) |
1.61 NZ$ (7.00 ¥) |
-85.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.00 NZ$ (47.83 ¥) |
3.45 NZ$ (15.00 ¥) |
-68.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.69 NZ$ (24.74 ¥) |
5.11 NZ$ (22.23 ¥) |
-10.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.77 NZ$ (16.37 ¥) |
0.76 NZ$ (3.29 ¥) |
-79.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.49 NZ$ (15.17 ¥) |
0.48 NZ$ (2.07 ¥) |
-86.4 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.29 NZ$ (49.07 ¥) |
11.31 NZ$ (49.18 ¥) |
+0.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.92 NZ$ (12.71 ¥) |
2.50 NZ$ (10.87 ¥) |
-14.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.40 NZ$ (6.07 ¥) |
0.70 NZ$ (3.06 ¥) |
-49.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
10.76 NZ$ (46.77 ¥) |
2.67 NZ$ (11.62 ¥) |
-75.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.23 NZ$ (27.07 ¥) |
9.75 NZ$ (42.38 ¥) |
+56.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.16 NZ$ (31.13 ¥) |
2.48 NZ$ (10.77 ¥) |
-65.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.75 NZ$ (42.40 ¥) |
8.11 NZ$ (35.25 ¥) |
-16.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.11 NZ$ (9.19 ¥) |
1.33 NZ$ (5.80 ¥) |
-36.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.71 NZ$ (7.44 ¥) |
0.95 NZ$ (4.15 ¥) |
-44.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.30 NZ$ (9.99 ¥) |
1.12 NZ$ (4.87 ¥) |
-51.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.58 NZ$ (15.54 ¥) |
0.88 NZ$ (3.82 ¥) |
-75.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.58 NZ$ (6.85 ¥) |
0.56 NZ$ (2.44 ¥) |
-64.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.33 NZ$ (5.79 ¥) |
0.68 NZ$ (2.96 ¥) |
-48.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.92 NZ$ (17.03 ¥) |
1.00 NZ$ (4.35 ¥) |
-74.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 NZ$ (8.21 ¥) |
0.91 NZ$ (3.97 ¥) |
-51.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (69.57 ¥) |
18.40 NZ$ (80.00 ¥) |
+15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.98 NZ$ (21.65 ¥) |
1.33 NZ$ (5.78 ¥) |
-73.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.82 NZ$ (25.32 ¥) |
2.72 NZ$ (11.81 ¥) |
-53.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
40.00 NZ$ (173.91 ¥) |
5.75 NZ$ (25.00 ¥) |
-85.6 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (17.39 ¥) |
0.69 NZ$ (3.00 ¥) |
-82.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
177.50 NZ$ (771.74 ¥) |
41.40 NZ$ (180.00 ¥) |
-76.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (17.39 ¥) |
2.30 NZ$ (10.00 ¥) |
-42.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.47 NZ$ (23.79 ¥) |
0.93 NZ$ (4.02 ¥) |
-83.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (260.87 ¥) |
11.04 NZ$ (48.00 ¥) |
-81.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.62 NZ$ (46.18 ¥) |
7.18 NZ$ (31.22 ¥) |
-32.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
45,000.00 NZ$ (195,652.87 ¥) |
32,199.88 NZ$ (140,000.00 ¥) |
-28.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,014.36 NZ$ (156,584.75 ¥) |
27,979.71 NZ$ (121,651.35 ¥) |
-22.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
227.83 NZ$ (990.57 ¥) |
85.13 NZ$ (370.14 ¥) |
-62.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
58.11 NZ$ (252.63 ¥) |
16.61 NZ$ (72.22 ¥) |
-71.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
86.20 NZ$ (374.80 ¥) |
19.28 NZ$ (83.81 ¥) |
-77.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
61.25 NZ$ (266.30 ¥) |
67.75 NZ$ (294.58 ¥) |
+10.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.87 NZ$ (108.12 ¥) |
24.85 NZ$ (108.02 ¥) |
-0.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 NZ$ (86.96 ¥) |
10.35 NZ$ (45.00 ¥) |
-48.3 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,248.23 NZ$ (5,427.09 ¥) |
691.57 NZ$ (3,006.82 ¥) |
-44.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,631.90 NZ$ (85,356.38 ¥) |
29,643.07 NZ$ (128,883.37 ¥) |
+51.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
113.95 NZ$ (495.45 ¥) |
77.02 NZ$ (334.87 ¥) |
-32.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
71.62 NZ$ (311.39 ¥) |
54.30 NZ$ (236.09 ¥) |
-24.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.22 NZ$ (696.62 ¥) |
120.54 NZ$ (524.07 ¥) |
-24.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
196.48 NZ$ (854.25 ¥) |
125.72 NZ$ (546.61 ¥) |
-36.0 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,825.21 NZ$ (7,935.71 ¥) |
737.82 NZ$ (3,207.92 ¥) |
-59.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,526.87 NZ$ (6,638.60 ¥) |
450.49 NZ$ (1,958.64 ¥) |
-70.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,908.77 NZ$ (12,646.89 ¥) |
1,611.25 NZ$ (7,005.46 ¥) |
-44.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,512.23 NZ$ (10,922.78 ¥) |
922.81 NZ$ (4,012.25 ¥) |
-63.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
778.32 NZ$ (3,383.99 ¥) |
1,033.41 NZ$ (4,493.11 ¥) |
+32.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
640.55 NZ$ (2,785.01 ¥) |
504.93 NZ$ (2,195.35 ¥) |
-21.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,997.06 NZ$ (21,726.42 ¥) |
1,551.75 NZ$ (6,746.75 ¥) |
-68.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.76 | 4.13 | -38.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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