Travel budget and cost of living in Dunedin (New Zealand) how much does a trip cost?

Dunedin travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dunedin

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dunedin for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Dunedin compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Dunedin in 2024 is 12% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Dunedin in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dunedin by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dunedin

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 15)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 40/person
($ 31 to $ 91)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 8.4/person
($ 7.2 to $ 8.9)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 7.7)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 7.2)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dunedin

1-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 57 to $ 268)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 66 to $ 204)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 113/night
($ 67 to $ 254)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 69 to $ 258)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 111 to $ 277)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 483

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 106/month
($ 56 to $ 240)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 131/month
($ 66 to $ 406)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 121/month
($ 79 to $ 221)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 106/month
($ 64 to $ 211)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 173/month
($ 100 to $ 381)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Dunedin

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.6/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 14)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.4)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dunedin

Bus ticket

$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 2 to $ 2)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 53/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 144)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Dunedin

Cinema

$ 8.9/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 5.9/hr
( $ 5.9)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dunedin

Cigarettes

$ 25/pack
($ 24 to $ 25)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 77
($ 49 to $ 91)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 25 to $ 49)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Auckland

$ 328
(fair price: $ 268)

Melbourne → Auckland

$ 382
(fair price: $ 324)

Los Angeles → Auckland

$ 1377
(fair price: $ 1160)

London → Auckland

$ 1390
(fair price: $ 1226)

New York City → Auckland

$ 1858
(fair price: $ 1540)

Manchester → Auckland

$ 1695
(fair price: $ 1411)