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VS Wellington
New Zealand
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Christchurch
New Zealand2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Wellington | Christchurch | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,200 USD | 1,100 USD | Christchurch |
| Food | 460 USD | 450 USD | Christchurch |
| Utilities | 120 USD | 115 USD | Christchurch |
| Transport | 70 USD | 60 USD | Christchurch |
| Healthcare | 105 USD | 100 USD | Christchurch |
| Internet | 40 USD | 40 USD | Wellington |
| Entertainment | 252 USD | 240 USD | Christchurch |
| Other | 204 USD | 192 USD | Christchurch |
| Total (monthly) | 2,451 USD | 2,297 USD | Christchurch |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Wellington | Christchurch | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 28 | 30 | Christchurch |
| Safety | 86 | 88 | Christchurch |
| Quality of life | 88 | 88 | Wellington |
| Internet | 88 | 85 | Wellington |
| Healthcare | 85 | 86 | Christchurch |
| Transport | 84 | 82 | Wellington |
| Nightlife | 74 | 72 | Wellington |
| Climate | 48 | 52 | Christchurch |
| English | 84 | 84 | Wellington |
| Visa ease | 50 | 50 | Wellington |