What does groceries cost in Nelson?

Basic groceries in Nelson cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($6), chicken breast (1kg) ($8), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Nelson?

Dining out in Nelson: mid-range restaurant meal ($80), inexpensive meal ($13), local beer ($6), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Nelson?

Average monthly rent in Nelson: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($927), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($698), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1350), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1133).

What does transportation cost in Nelson?

Transportation costs in Nelson: public transport ticket ($2.29), monthly transport pass ($28.60), taxi starting fare ($2.27), gasoline per liter ($1.60).

What does utilities cost in Nelson?

Monthly utilities in Nelson: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($141), mobile phone plan ($30), internet ($47).

What does entertainment cost in Nelson?

Entertainment costs in Nelson: gym membership ($46), movie ticket ($9).

What does clothing cost in Nelson?

Clothing prices in Nelson: jeans ($57), dress ($54), sneakers ($107), leather shoes ($105).

What does education cost in Nelson?

Education costs in Nelson: preschool (monthly) ($458), international school (monthly) ($8582).

What does other expenses cost in Nelson?

Costs in Nelson include: averageSalary ($2807).

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Cost of Living in Nelson

Nelson Region

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Last updated:April 1, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.94

Bananas 1kg

$2.16

Beef 1kg

$12.26

Bread 500g

$1.92

Chicken Breast 1kg

$7.55

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$23.97

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.98

Eggs (12)

$5.81

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.01

Lettuce 1kg

$2.25

Local Cheese 1kg

$7.74

Milk 1L

$1.70

Onions 1kg

$1.55

Oranges 1kg

$2.99

Potatoes 1kg

$1.95

Rice 1kg

$1.88

Tomatoes 1kg

$4.51

Water 1.5L

$1.11

Wine Bottle

$9.44

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$6.15

Coffee

$3.09

Inexpensive Meal

$12.59

Mid-Range Meal

$80.09

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.37

Water

$1.97

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$926.80

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$697.96

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,350.16

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,132.76

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$1.60

Monthly Pass

$28.60

One-way Ticket

$2.29

Taxi (per km)

$1.86

Taxi Start

$2.27

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$57.21

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$140.77

Internet

$47.20

Phone Plan

$30.48

Entertainment

Cinema

$9.44

Gym

$46.15

Tennis Court

$20.02

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$54.35

Jeans

$57.21

Leather Shoes

$105.27

Sneakers

$107.11

Education

International School

$8,581.50

Preschool

$457.68

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$2,807.34

Total Monthly Cost

$3,470

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,654

Median rent based on analysis of 62 apartments in April

Minimum$1,219

Maximum$4,700

Groceries

$299

Food Outside

$403

Base Cost

$115

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