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Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
#605
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.00
$1,800.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$350.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$120.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost including public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$700.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for tours, events, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Tourists usually purchase separate travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged cost for expats |
| Total |
$1,830.00
$4,190.00
$180.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range pub; craft beers may cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical casual dining meal; prices vary by area.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$10.00
Standard fast food combo meal.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.50
Per kilometer charge after base fare.
per km