Cost of living in Dunedin

In Dunedin, New Zealand, living costs about $1463 per month for one person and $3600 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Dunedin compared to other cities?

Dunedin is 33% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Dunedin compare to your city?

Dunedin is 4% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Dunedin is, on average, 44% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Dunedin?

Who is Dunedin a good fit for?

Dunedin 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 Dunedin so expensive?

The high cost of living in Dunedin is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Dunedin?

Yes, food prices in Dunedin are 43% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Dunedin?

Public transport costs in Dunedin are 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1463 $
Without Rent
704 $
Rent & Utilities
759 $
Food
532 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3170 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
106.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.5 $
Dinner 68.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.38 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.73 $
Capuccino 3.57 $
Coke, 330ml 2.29 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.86 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.7 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.64 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.98 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.36 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.43 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.03 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.21 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.09 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.76 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.78 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.21 $
Cigarette pack 25.3 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.27 $
Monthly Pass 35 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.6 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 36.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.04 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.16 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.97 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 71 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 108 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 54.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 591 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,254 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 803 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,478 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,137 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,884 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,17 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 7.07%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.2 $
Haircut 21 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 105 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 71.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 614 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 8,203 $

Compare Dunedin with other top cities

Australia
Dunedin vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 64% more expensive) Dunedin vs Sydney (Sydney is 91% more expensive) Dunedin vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 70% more expensive) Dunedin vs Perth (Perth is 60% more expensive) Dunedin vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 54% more expensive) Dunedin vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 57% more expensive) Dunedin vs Canberra (Canberra is 64% more expensive) Dunedin vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 18% more expensive) Dunedin vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 5% more expensive) Dunedin vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 28% more expensive)
New Zealand
Dunedin vs Auckland (Auckland is 51% more expensive) Dunedin vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 35% more expensive) Dunedin vs Manukau (Manukau is 33% more expensive) Dunedin vs Wellington (Wellington is 53% more expensive) Dunedin vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 14% more expensive) Dunedin vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 22% more expensive) Dunedin vs Dunedin (Dunedin has similar costs) Dunedin vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 28% more expensive) Dunedin vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 10% less expensive) Dunedin vs Napier (Napier is 4% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Dunedin vs Majuro (Majuro is 4% more expensive) Dunedin vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 4% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Dunedin vs Honiara (Honiara is 0% less expensive) Dunedin vs Auki (Auki is 0% more expensive)
Palau
Dunedin vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 20% less expensive) Dunedin vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 20% less expensive)
Tonga
Dunedin vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 34% less expensive) Dunedin vs Mua (Mua is 34% less expensive)
Fiji
Dunedin vs Suva (Suva is 37% less expensive) Dunedin vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 39% less expensive) Dunedin vs Nadi (Nadi is 38% less expensive) Dunedin vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 59% less expensive)
Samoa
Dunedin vs Manase (Manase is 55% less expensive) Dunedin vs Apia (Apia is 55% less expensive)
Nauru
Dunedin vs Yaren (Yaren is 57% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Dunedin vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 59% less expensive) Dunedin vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 59% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Dunedin vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 62% less expensive) Dunedin vs Lae (Lae is 63% less expensive)
Kiribati
Dunedin vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 64% less expensive) Dunedin vs London (London is 64% less expensive)