Cost of living in Dunedin, New Zealand

Summary of cost of living in Dunedin

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$5,917
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$2,934
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List of prices in Dunedin, New Zealand. Current as of Aug 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$19
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$1.86
12 eggs, large NZ$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$3.65
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$3.58
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket NZ$6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$18
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$3.15
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$2.02
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$2,216
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$1,639
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$216
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$1,395
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$971
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$144
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$79
40” flat screen tv NZ$686
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$245
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$12
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$22
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$115
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$80
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$151
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$168
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new NZ$34,478
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.09
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$94
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) NZ$35
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$17
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$7
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$43
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$4.59
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$5.58
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$2.87
Tube of toothpaste NZ$3.22
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$24
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$50
2 tickets to the movies NZ$26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) NZ$175
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$100
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$4.90
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb NZ$870
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) NZ$0.43
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$71
1 package of marlboro cigarettes NZ$25
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 99 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: August 10, 2020

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