Cost of living
Southland compared to Christchurch (New Zealand)
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Overview comparison
SouthlandChristchurch (New Zealand)
Consumer prices in Southland are roughly 38% higher than in Christchurch (New Zealand).
Cost of living
| Item | Southland | Christchurch (New Zealand) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,809 | 1,607 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,511 | 3,119 |
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| Without rent one person | 928 | 644 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,552 | 2,017 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,303.2 | 1,383.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,161.7 | 1,259.19 |
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| Food person | 567 | 485 |
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| Food family | 1,722 | 1,522 |
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| Transport person | 267.64 | 97.83 |
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| Transport family | 537.79 | 270.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.07 years | 65.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southland | Christchurch (New Zealand) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.91 | 19.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.7 | 72.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.82 | 8.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.44 | 5.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.41 | 3.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.39 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southland | Christchurch (New Zealand) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,145.71 | 1,071.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,162.39 | 1,141.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,205.66 | 1,816.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,730 | 1,006.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.3 | 77.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.94 | 102.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.22 | 58.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southland | Christchurch (New Zealand) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.46 | 7.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,307 | 3,101 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,270 | 2,824 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.78 | 1.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 151.04% | 34.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.13 | 16.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 1.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southland | Christchurch (New Zealand) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.23 | 7.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.2 | 9.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.65 | 10.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.14 | 10.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 | 2.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.04 |
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Other
| Item | Southland | Christchurch (New Zealand) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.49 | 42.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.84 | 10.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.73 | 31.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.41 | 15.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.33 | 90.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.23 | 110.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 897.28 | 572.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,172 | 10,073 |
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