What does groceries cost in Queenstown?

Basic groceries in Queenstown cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($5), chicken breast (1kg) ($7), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Queenstown?

Dining out in Queenstown: inexpensive meal ($9), mid-range restaurant meal ($55), local beer ($6), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Queenstown?

Average monthly rent in Queenstown: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1309), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1083), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($2510), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1930).

What does transportation cost in Queenstown?

Transportation costs in Queenstown: public transport ticket ($2.57), monthly transport pass ($106.50), taxi starting fare ($2.69), gasoline per liter ($1.46).

What does utilities cost in Queenstown?

Monthly utilities in Queenstown: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($107), mobile phone plan ($34), internet ($45).

What does entertainment cost in Queenstown?

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

What does personal care cost in Queenstown?

Personal care items in Queenstown: shampoo ($5), toothpaste ($3), haircut ($17).

What does clothing cost in Queenstown?

Clothing prices in Queenstown: jeans ($63), dress ($35), sneakers ($90), leather shoes ($116).

What does healthcare cost in Queenstown?

Healthcare costs in Queenstown: cold medicine ($4), antibiotics ($4), doctor visit ($34).

What does education cost in Queenstown?

Education costs in Queenstown: preschool (monthly) ($467), international school (monthly) ($6675).

What does other expenses cost in Queenstown?

Costs in Queenstown include: averageSalary ($3060), tv ($282), microwave ($177), laundryDetergent ($14), cleaning ($22).

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Cost of Living in Queenstown

Otago Region

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Last updated:October 23, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.50

Bananas 1kg

$2.39

Beef 1kg

$16.86

Bread 500g

$1.21

Chicken Breast 1kg

$7.14

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$19.44

Coca-Cola 2L

$2.20

Domestic Beer 500mL

$3.67

Eggs (12)

$4.87

Imported Beer 330mL

$7.04

Lettuce 1kg

$2.43

Local Cheese 1kg

$5.72

Milk 1L

$1.56

Onions 1kg

$1.89

Oranges 1kg

$3.19

Potatoes 1kg

$1.77

Rice 1kg

$1.87

Tomatoes 1kg

$4.80

Water 1.5L

$0.80

Wine Bottle

$9.79

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$5.53

Cocktail

$9.00

Coffee

$3.06

Inexpensive Meal

$9.18

Mid-Range Meal

$54.66

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.31

Water

$2.20

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,308.65

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,082.86

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$2,510.45

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,930.37

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$1.46

Monthly Pass

$106.50

One-way Ticket

$2.57

Taxi (per km)

$1.89

Taxi Start

$2.69

Taxi Trip

$55.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$30.04

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$106.70

Internet

$45.27

Mobile Minute

$0.05

Phone Plan

$33.97

Entertainment

Cinema

$9.15

Gym

$46.43

Tennis Court

$23.84

Personal Care

Haircut

$17.00

Shampoo

$4.90

Toilet Paper

$1.92

Toothpaste

$2.50

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$34.69

Jeans

$62.93

Leather Shoes

$115.85

Sneakers

$90.11

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$3.95

Cold Medicine

$3.67

Doctor Visit

$34.00

Education

International School

$6,674.50

Preschool

$467.21

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$3,060.00

Cleaning

$22.00

Laundry Detergent

$14.00

Microwave

$177.00

$282.00

Total Monthly Cost

$4,564

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$3,746

Median rent based on analysis of 16 apartments in October

Minimum$3,004

Maximum$5,000

Groceries

$276

Food Outside

$398

Base Cost

$144

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