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CaféChristchurch City · Since 1996
New Zealand
Christchurch
largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
14°C · this month$4,000/mo383,20020 m3 missions from 3 countries
Live & travel in Christchurch
Monthly budget
$4,000/mo
Prices vs USA: 89%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.783 NZD
Internet access
94%
of people online
Air quality
6.9
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English, Māori
Emergency
111
Plug types
AS/NZS 3112
Calling code
+64
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Apr 28, 2026
Climate by month
Now
November
- Temperature
- 20°9°
- Rain
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
Temperature, °C
Best months: January, February, March, November, and December
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Christchurch
3 missions from 3 countries
Consulate General 1
Consulate 1
Honorary Consulate 1
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Christchurch
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Rollickin Gelato Café
RestaurantChristchurch City
New Zealand ice cream parlour in City Mall, Christchurch
British Hotel
BarChristchurch City
hotel and public house in Lyttelton, New Zealand
Map1 Wikipedia languages
Where to eat in Christchurch
Restaurants and cafés
- Tramway RestaurantSplurge
109 Worcester Street
- Woolworths
cnr Moorhouse Ave & Madras St
- New World
175 Durham Street South
- Holy Smoke
650 Ferry Rd, Woolston
- Addington Coffee Co-OpMid-range
297 Lincoln Rd, Addington
- Dux DineMid-range
28 Riccarton Rd
- Under the Red VerandahMid-range
29 Tancred St, Linwood
- King of SnakeSplurge
145 Victoria St
- Strawberry FareSplurge
19 Bealey Ave, Merivale
- @Tony'sSplurge
2 Waterman Place, Ferrymead Central
- Pak'n'Save
297 Moorhouse Ave
- Funky Pumpkin
290 Colombo St, Sydenham
Bars and nightlife
- Aikmans
154 Aikmans Rd, Merivale
- Bealey's Speight's Ale House
263 Bealey Ave
- The Craic Irish Bar
84 Riccarton Rd
- No. 4
4 Mansfield Ave
- Speight's Ale House Tower Junction
Tower Junction Mega Centre, 55 Clarence St, Riccarton
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Christchurch · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Christchurch?
The travel guide to Christchurch lists Tramway Restaurant, Woolworths, New World, Holy Smoke, and Addington Coffee Co-Op.
Is Christchurch safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates New Zealand at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Christchurch?
Roughly $4,000 per month for a remote worker, based on New Zealand price levels (89% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Christchurch in November?
In November Christchurch averages a high of 20°C, a low of 9°C and about 59 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Christchurch?
3 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General).
Cities in New Zealand
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.