Christchurch travel budget

Christchurch: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Christchurch

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Christchurch for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 62 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1523* (2618 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3233* (5558 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 5225* (8988 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Christchurch compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Christchurch in 2024 is 3% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Christchurch in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Christchurch by expense type

Restaurant budget in Christchurch

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Christchurch is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 8.9 to $ 30)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 30 to $ 54)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 7.1)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.9)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.1)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Christchurch

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Christchurch is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 36 to $ 301)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 42 to $ 158)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 37 to $ 235)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 71 to $ 307)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 50 to $ 316)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 87/month
($ 41 to $ 197)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 106/month
($ 36 to $ 338)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 100/month
($ 36 to $ 215)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 128/month
($ 63 to $ 271)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 168/month
($ 55 to $ 485)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Christchurch

On average, the price of supermarket food in Christchurch is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.3/12 eggs
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.2/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 12)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.5/kg
($ 3 to $ 8.2)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Christchurch

On average, the price of transport in Christchurch is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.6
($ 1.8 to $ 5.9)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 54/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 304)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Christchurch

On average, budget for leisure activities in Christchurch is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 13)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 11 to $ 27)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Christchurch

On average, shopping budget in Christchurch is 59% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 25/pack
($ 23 to $ 27)

137% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 79
($ 47 to $ 119)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 18 to $ 60)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Christchurch
Sydney → Christchurch
Sydney → Christchurch
$ 396
(fair price: $ 361)
Melbourne → Christchurch
Melbourne → Christchurch
Melbourne → Christchurch
$ 391
(fair price: $ 337)
Auckland → Christchurch
Auckland → Christchurch
Auckland → Christchurch
$ 121
(fair price: $ 94)
London → Christchurch
London → Christchurch
London → Christchurch
$ 1641
(fair price: $ 1363)
Manchester → Christchurch
Manchester → Christchurch
Manchester → Christchurch
$ 1768
(fair price: $ 1425)
Dublin → Christchurch
Dublin → Christchurch
Dublin → Christchurch
$ 1777
(fair price: $ 1467)

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About this information on the cost of living in Christchurch

The information about the cost of living in Christchurch shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Christchurch was updated on 10-11-2024.

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