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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

Last updated: 9 July 2025 | 3 min read

The cheapest place to live in New Zealand — West Coast

Invercargill is the biggest city in Southland and one of the cheapest cities in NZ.

Auckland is expensive, unless you know where to look.

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While some regions have seen property prices fall, others are booming.

The home has views over the tree canopy and out to the harbour

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