Cost of Living in Dunedin
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Summary of cost of living in Dunedin, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,368.8$ (5,693.9NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 928.6$ (1,569.4NZ$), excluding rent.
- Dunedin is 34.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dunedin is, on average, 64.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.24 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 71.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.12 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.10 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.51 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.97 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.91 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.65 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.53 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.69 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.65 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.84 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.50 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.01 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.51 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.87 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.58 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.67 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.18 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 71.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.92 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.90 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 29.58 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.27 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,524.28 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,144.91 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 99.69 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 35.13 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 54.33 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.18 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.92 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.47 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 573.90 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 65.08 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.51 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.18 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.81 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 874.45 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 757.31 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,474.08 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,302.45 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 274.83 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 190.92 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,637.75 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.07 |
Prices in Dunedin
This city had 208 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 5 May 2025
Last update: 5 May 2025
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