Summary of The Cost of Living in Canterbury, New Zealand
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Canterbury is $2,222.00 including rent, or $1,122.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Canterbury is $2,929.80 including rent, or $1,829.80 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Canterbury is $4,030.40 including rent, or $2,600.40 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Canterbury ranges from $26,664.00 for a single person to $35,157.60 for a couple, and $48,364.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $13,464.00 for a single person to $21,957.60 for a couple, and $31,204.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Canterbury, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,454.00 for a single person to $1,848.00 for a couple, and $2,535.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $604.00 for a single person to $998.00 for a couple, and $1,430.40 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Canterbury, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,892.00 for a single person to $5,248.60 for a couple, and $7,181.10 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,292.00 for a single person to $3,648.60 for a couple, and $5,101.10 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Canterbury is $4,453.00, which is 296.9% more than the average monthly cost of living and 637.3% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |