Cost of Living in Oamaru
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New Zealand

Cost of Living in Oamaru

Canterbury Region

Last updated:September 26, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$2.29
Bananas 1kg
$1.72
Beef 1kg
$12.16
Bread 500g
$1.07
Chicken Breast 1kg
$8.76
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$22.60
Domestic Beer 500mL
$3.28
Eggs (12)
$3.66
Imported Beer 330mL
$3.35
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$1.72
Local Cheese 1kg
$8.08
Milk 1L
$1.72
onion
Onions 1kg
$1.14
Oranges 1kg
$2.86
Potatoes 1kg
$1.43
Rice 1kg
$1.14
Tomatoes 1kg
$5.22
Water 1.5L
$1.39
Wine Bottle
$5.72

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$6.72
Coffee
$3.22
Inexpensive Meal
$13.02
Mid-Range Meal
$68.65
Soda (Restaurant)
$2.31
Water
$1.82

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$200.23

Transportation

Gasoline 1L
$1.60
Taxi (per km)
$1.72
Taxi Start
$2.57
Taxi Waiting (1 hour)
$28.60

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$122.83
Internet
$45.77
Phone Plan
$17.16

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$10.30
Gym
$17.16

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$17.16
Jeans
$57.21
Leather Shoes
$51.49
sneakers
Sneakers
$45.77

Education

International School
$9,731.42
Preschool
$607.86

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$2,002.35

Total Monthly Cost

$3,831

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$3,025

Median rent based on analysis of 26 apartments in September

Minimum$1,558
Maximum$4,616
Groceries
$272
Food Outside
$375
Base Cost
$159
Data Sources
Numbeo

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