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πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Cost of Living in Dunedin

How much you'll actually spend β€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget Β· Single Β· city center

$1,682/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$991
Groceries & eating out$439
Transport$70
Utilities & phones$182
Average local salary (after tax)$2,587/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent β€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$991/mo
1BR, outside center$783/mo
3BR, city center$1,618/mo
3BR, outside center$1,217/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices β€” the supermarket reality check

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)$1.95

Eating out β€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$15
Mid-range dinner for 2$64
Cappuccino$3.36
Beer (draught)$7.02
Coke (0.33L)$2.27

Getting around β€” or trying to

Monthly pass$70
Single ride$1.46
Taxi start$5.85
Taxi per km$1.17
Gasoline (1L)$1.76

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,486
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$979
Transport (2 rides/day)$88
SIM card$31
Total 30 days$2,584

Dunedin vs. similar cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Dunedin?β–Ό

A single person can expect to spend about $1,682/month in Dunedin, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,222/month.

What is the average salary in Dunedin?β–Ό

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Dunedin is about $2,587, according to Numbeo data.

Is Dunedin expensive compared to other cities?β–Ό

Compared to similar cities: San Jose ($1,600/mo), Seville ($1,626/mo), Krakow ($1,724/mo), Lyon ($1,950/mo), Kosice ($1,702/mo). Dunedin comes in at $1,682/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.