Cost of living in Timaru is 10% lower than in Christchurch (without rent).
Rent in Timaru is 2% cheaper than in Christchurch.
Cost of living including rent in Timaru is 5% lower than in Christchurch.
Food in Timaru is 7% cheaper than in Christchurch.
Transport in Timaru is 36% cheaper than in Christchurch.
| Timaru | Christchurch | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Timaru | Christchurch | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.4 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.3 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.56 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.31 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.73 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 2.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.6 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.4 $ | 9.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.96 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.4 $ | 23.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.57 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.3 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 17.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.8 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.26 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.74 $ | 2.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 75.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.6 $ | 117 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.5 $ | 50 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,018 $ | 1,058 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,257 $ | 1,271 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,258 $ | 1,186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,403 $ | 1,811 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,685 $ | 3,627 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,225 $ | 3,004 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,481 $ | 3,231 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.11 % | 6.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.8 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.59 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ | 14.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 97.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.8 $ | 79.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 610 $ | 669 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,940 $ | 10,725 $ |