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Cities/Queenstown

Queenstown

New Zealand

New Zealand's adventure capital on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by dramatic mountains and offering bungee jumping, skiing, and world-class scenery.

Population: 16K
Avg Income: $ 58K/yr
Avg. Temp: 10°C
Area: 8,704 km²
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65
Expensive

#84 of 250

30% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 2 467

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 407

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 129

per month

Restaurants

$ 346

per month

Transportation

$ 197

per month

Utilities

$ 236

per month

Entertainment

$ 101

per month

Healthcare

$ 21

per month

Clothing

$ 30

per month