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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 New Zealand's most affordable places to live. The West Coast is the cheapest region, with rentals from $250/week and an average house price of $452,250. Southland follows, offering average rents of $495 and homes just over $500,000.
Among major centres, Christchurch is the most affordable city for renting and buying. While Auckland is expensive, suburbs like Tuakau, Ōtara, and Rānui offer more budget-friendly options for those seeking a home in the big city.
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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