Cost of living comparison
Christchurch is 2.8% cheaper than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.8% more in Christchurch
- Groceries
-
pay 3.4% more in Christchurch
- Transportation
-
pay 0.7% less in Christchurch
- Housing
-
pay 10.3% less in Christchurch
- Childcare
-
pay 42.8% less in Christchurch
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.6% more in Christchurch
- Clothing
-
pay 10.5% more in Christchurch
The cost of entertainment and sports, clothing, restaurants, and groceries in Christchurch are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including childcare, housing, and transportation are lower in Christchurch.
If you lived in Christchurch instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 6.8% more for restaurants
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.91
|
$17.32
NZ$31.14
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.54
|
$10.75
NZ$19.33
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.17
CA$3.13
|
$2.41
NZ$4.34
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.53
CA$2.21
|
$1.84
NZ$3.30
|
|
pay 3.4% more for groceries
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.65
CA$3.82
|
$2.00
NZ$3.59
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.28
CA$9.06
|
$4.24
NZ$7.63
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.92
CA$14.31
|
$7.24
NZ$13.03
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.31
CA$4.78
|
$6.43
NZ$11.55
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.89
CA$8.49
|
$4.09
NZ$7.36
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.93
CA$2.79
|
$1.34
NZ$2.41
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.64
CA$0.92
|
$1.13
NZ$2.03
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.44
CA$2.08
|
$1.42
NZ$2.56
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.69
CA$2.43
|
$2.52
NZ$4.53
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.20
CA$1.73
|
$0.97
NZ$1.74
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.31
CA$1.88
|
$1.09
NZ$1.96
|
|
pay 0.7% less for transportation
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CA$5.99
|
$6.28
NZ$11.30
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.50
CA$133.42
|
$41.68
NZ$74.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,209.35
|
$26,874.66
NZ$48,327.03
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.80
CA$27.11
|
$17.02
NZ$30.61
|
|
pay 10.3% less for housing
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.21
CA$72.42
|
$48.71
NZ$87.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,425.51
CA$2,055.96
|
$1,329.40
NZ$2,390.58
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,269.57
CA$1,831.04
|
$1,214.34
NZ$2,183.67
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$131.33
CA$189.42
|
$95.92
NZ$172.49
|
|
pay 42.8% less for childcare
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$999.72
CA$1,441.86
|
$634.54
NZ$1,141.05
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,936.07
CA$28,752.98
|
$10,158.62
NZ$18,267.62
|
|
pay 13.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.29
|
$6.57
NZ$11.81
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.71
CA$5.35
|
$3.34
NZ$6.01
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.93
CA$18.65
|
$23.59
NZ$42.42
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.27
CA$66.73
|
$37.62
NZ$67.66
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.54
|
$10.75
NZ$19.33
|
|
pay 10.5% more for clothing
|
Ottawa
|
Christchurch
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.20
CA$82.49
|
$79.03
NZ$142.12
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.39
CA$64.02
|
$38.35
NZ$68.97
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.78
CA$141.02
|
$85.40
NZ$153.57
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.86
CA$159.88
|
$144.00
NZ$258.94
|
|
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