Cost of living in Blenheim

In Blenheim, New Zealand, living costs about $1406 per month for one person and $3469 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Blenheim compared to other cities?

Blenheim is 28% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Blenheim compare to your city?

Blenheim is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Blenheim is, on average, 74% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Blenheim?

Who is Blenheim a good fit for?

Blenheim is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Blenheim so expensive?

The high cost of living in Blenheim is largely driven by rent and utilities, which are significantly above average. This can make it challenging for those without substantial income.

Is food expensive in Blenheim?

Yes, food prices in Blenheim are 48% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Blenheim?

Public transport costs are 29% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1406 $
Without Rent
731 $
Rent & Utilities
674 $
Food
551 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2856 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
28.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 89 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.64 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.33 $
Capuccino 3.54 $
Coke, 330ml 2.55 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.02 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.71 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.99 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.17 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.65 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.9 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.01 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.14 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.97 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.48 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.35 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.55 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.59 $
Cigarette pack 24.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.14 $
Monthly Pass 125 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.77 $
Taxi, 8 km 13 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.61 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.12 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.64 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 37 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 57 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 542 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,185 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 761 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,083 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,779 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,695 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,856 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.85%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.3 $
Haircut 16.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 90.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 39.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 505 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,821 $

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New Zealand
Blenheim vs Auckland (Auckland is 57% more expensive) Blenheim vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 41% more expensive) Blenheim vs Manukau (Manukau is 38% more expensive) Blenheim vs Wellington (Wellington is 59% more expensive) Blenheim vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 19% more expensive) Blenheim vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 27% more expensive) Blenheim vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 4% more expensive) Blenheim vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 33% more expensive) Blenheim vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 6% less expensive) Blenheim vs Napier (Napier is 0% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Blenheim vs Majuro (Majuro is 8% more expensive) Blenheim vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 8% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Blenheim vs Honiara (Honiara is 4% more expensive) Blenheim vs Auki (Auki is 4% more expensive)
Palau
Blenheim vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 17% less expensive) Blenheim vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 17% less expensive)
Tonga
Blenheim vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 32% less expensive) Blenheim vs Mua (Mua is 32% less expensive)
Fiji
Blenheim vs Suva (Suva is 34% less expensive) Blenheim vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 36% less expensive) Blenheim vs Nadi (Nadi is 36% less expensive) Blenheim vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 57% less expensive)
Samoa
Blenheim vs Manase (Manase is 53% less expensive) Blenheim vs Apia (Apia is 53% less expensive)
Nauru
Blenheim vs Yaren (Yaren is 55% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Blenheim vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 58% less expensive) Blenheim vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 58% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Blenheim vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 60% less expensive) Blenheim vs Lae (Lae is 62% less expensive)
Kiribati
Blenheim vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 63% less expensive) Blenheim vs London (London is 63% less expensive)