Cost of Living in Queenstown
Summary of cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,161.7$ (7,348.5NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,164.4$ (2,056.1NZ$), excluding rent.
- Queenstown is 24.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Queenstown is, on average, 33.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.99 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.70 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.06 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.80 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.66 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.23 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.28 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.18 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.07 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.86 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.17 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.13 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.55 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.12 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.72 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.47 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.11 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.77 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.07 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.63 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.43 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.30 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 27.18 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.13 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 121.76 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.66 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.02 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 29.73 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.60 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,380.76 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 19,911.31 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 240.69 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 36.25 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 53.80 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 57.29 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.60 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.89 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 462.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,645.49 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 82.15 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.44 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.39 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 263.34 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,423.52 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,236.30 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,862.62 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,557.94 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 552.44 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 381.45 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,137.82 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.28 |
Prices in Queenstown
This city had 240 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 29 October 2025
Last update: 29 October 2025
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