Cost of living in Invercargill

In Invercargill, New Zealand, a single person typically needs around $1359 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3280 monthly.

How expensive is Invercargill compared to other cities?

Invercargill is 23% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Invercargill compare to your city?

Invercargill is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

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

What drives the cost of living in Invercargill?

Who is Invercargill a good fit for?

Invercargill 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 Invercargill so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Invercargill is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Invercargill?

Yes, food prices are 36% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Invercargill?

Public transport costs are 6% higher than the European benchmark, making it relatively more expensive.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1359 $
Without Rent
678 $
Rent & Utilities
682 $
Food
506 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3085 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
50.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 11.3 $
Dinner 76.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.88 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.28 $
Capuccino 3.58 $
Coke, 330ml 1.79 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.55 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.88 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.86 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.57 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.53 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.88 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.96 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.36 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.73 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.92 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.08 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.87 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.76 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.29 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.58 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.31 $
Cigarette pack 23.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.67 $
Monthly Pass 63.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.75 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 36.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.22 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.64 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.8 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 59 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 91 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 560 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,123 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 613 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 934 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,326 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,82 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,085 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.90%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 31 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.49 $
Haircut 17.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 86.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 70.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 611 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,608 $

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