Queenstown, New Zealand 🇳🇿
#611
,
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,400.00
$2,800.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or WiFi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$450.00
$700.00
$15.00
|
Light grocery/snack purchases |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$120.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$180.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Mostly restaurants, some cafes |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$300.00
$25.00
|
Tours, events, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$350.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged fees for expats |
| Total |
$2,620.00
$5,670.00
$245.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,500.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher due to demand from tourists and seasonal workers.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $3.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.00
Craft beers and pints in popular bars; prices can be lower in less touristy areas.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$18.00
Local cafes and casual dining; prices rise during peak tourist season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Standard fast food chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.50
Rates can increase slightly at night.
per km