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These are the cheapest places to live in New Zealand
New Zealand is expensive - but these cities and towns aren’t
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Discover affordable living in New Zealand despite high housing costs. The West Coast is the cheapest region for both renting and buying, with some properties available for under $200,000. Southland follows as another budget-friendly option, offering great lifestyle benefits.
Among major cities, Christchurch provides the best value with significantly lower rent and house prices than Auckland or Wellington. Even in expensive Auckland, suburbs like Ōtara and Rānui offer more affordable rental opportunities. Explore listings on Trade Me Property to find your ideal home.
The cheapest place to live in New Zealand — West Coast
Second cheapest — Southland
Invercargill is the biggest city in Southland and one of the cheapest cities in NZ.
Christchurch: Cheapest major city in New Zealand
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Auckland is expensive, unless you know where to look.
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