Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,682/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$2,222
Family of 4
$4,453
Median local salary (after tax)$2,587/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Dunedin$991$783$1,618Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.93
Bread (loaf)$1.79
Eggs (12)$6.27
Rice (1kg)$1.76
Chicken (1kg)$10
Apples (1kg)$3.22
Tomatoes (1kg)$5.12
Potatoes (1kg)$2.52
Water (1.5L)$1.05
Wine (mid-range)$9.07
Beer (0.5L store)$1.95
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$15
Mid-range dinner for 2$64
Cappuccino$3.36
Beer (draught)$7.02
Coke (0.33L)$2.27
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$70
Single ride$1.46
Gasoline (1L)$1.76
New Zealand vs. the neighbors
🇳🇿New Zealand(this country)
$1,682/mo🇦🇺Australia
$3,298/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in New Zealand?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,682/month including rent. Dunedin is the cheapest at $1,682/mo.
What is the average rent in New Zealand?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $991/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in New Zealand?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $2,587, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.