Cost of living in Dunedin, New Zealand vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dunedin (New Zealand) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$5.27 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.88 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.46 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$5.06 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.81 (AU$5.41) | AU$4.83 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (AU$5.63) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.65 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.57 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.58 (AU$3.34) | AU$3.20 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$5.70 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.15 (AU$2.93) | AU$2.82 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.99 (AU$1.86) | AU$2.67 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 17% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,135 (AU$1,987) | AU$2,894 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,639 (AU$1,526) | AU$2,147 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$216 (AU$201) | AU$238 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,495 (AU$1,392) | AU$1,809 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,045 (AU$973) | AU$1,422 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$144 (AU$134) | AU$159 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (AU$74) | AU$46 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$696 (AU$648) | AU$354 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$245 (AU$229) | AU$212 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (AU$21) | AU$28 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 19% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$114 (AU$106) | AU$101 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (AU$74) | AU$59 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (AU$152) | AU$129 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (AU$162) | AU$131 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,478 (AU$32,098) | AU$27,303 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (AU$1.94) | AU$1.38 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$94 (AU$88) | AU$160 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$35 (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (AU$39) | AU$72 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.59 (AU$4.27) | AU$4.47 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (AU$5.19) | AU$5.32 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.87 (AU$2.67) | AU$2.55 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.29 (AU$3.06) | AU$3.01 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (AU$23) | AU$36 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dunedin (New Zealand) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (AU$48) | AU$51 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$27 (AU$26) | AU$39 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$175 (AU$163) | AU$226 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$96 (AU$90) | AU$78 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.84 (AU$4.50) | AU$4.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$870 (AU$810) | AU$634 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.43 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.25 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$65 (AU$61) | AU$72 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (AU$24) | AU$33 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,034 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,300 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$8,127 (NZ$8,730) in Dunedin.
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