Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in New Zealand
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Economic & Living Costs in New Zealand
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
18-50 NZ$
Avg: 34 NZ$
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
100-200 NZ$
Avg: 150 NZ$
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
15-20 NZ$
Avg: 17.5 NZ$
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
7.4-15 NZ$
Avg: 11.2 NZ$
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
1200-2670 NZ$
Avg: 1935 NZ$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
920-2436 NZ$
Avg: 1678 NZ$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
2166-4500 NZ$
Avg: 3333 NZ$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
2000-3466 NZ$
Avg: 2733 NZ$
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
2.2-6 NZ$
Avg: 4.1 NZ$
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
9-24 NZ$
Avg: 16.5 NZ$
Monthly Transport Pass
105-250 NZ$
Avg: 177.5 NZ$
Gasoline (1L)
2.5-3 NZ$
Avg: 2.75 NZ$
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
148.75-450 NZ$
Avg: 299.38 NZ$
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
70-111 NZ$
Avg: 90.5 NZ$
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
30-80 NZ$
Avg: 55 NZ$
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
2-4.75 NZ$
Avg: 3.38 NZ$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
1.88-5 NZ$
Avg: 3.44 NZ$
Eggs (12)
7.2-13.2 NZ$
Avg: 10.2 NZ$
Local Cheese (1kg)
10-20 NZ$
Avg: 15 NZ$
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
27.99-119 NZ$
Avg: 73.5 NZ$
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
10.4-38 NZ$
Avg: 24.2 NZ$
Cinema Ticket
15-25 NZ$
Avg: 20 NZ$
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
1040-2400 NZ$
Avg: 1720 NZ$
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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