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#74 of 250
34% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 952
Based on NYC = 100 index
Christchurch is the 74. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 952 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 44% above the median city and adds $ 103 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 9, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 37. It is also pricier than usual for utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Christchurch, New Zealand. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/christchurch. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,041.67 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | TradeMe Property |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,556.63 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | TradeMe Property |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 9.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Butter (200g) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Eggs (12) | 5.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bread (500g) | 1.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Oats (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Garlic (1kg) | 6.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 6.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 6.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| One-way Ticket | 1.68 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 23.17 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 39.16 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 29.03 / month | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Gym Chains, MENA, Africa & Oceania Entertainment |
| Cinema Ticket | 12.31 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), Global Local Pharmacies |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 123.02 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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