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.
#153 of 250
37% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 910
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Queenstown is the 153. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 910 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 42% above the median city and adds $ 99 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 19, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 30. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, basic grocery basket.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
40 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Queenstown, New Zealand. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/queenstown. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 9.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Butter (200g) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Eggs (12) | 5.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bread (500g) | 1.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Oats (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Garlic (1kg) | 6.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 5.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| One-way Ticket | 1.40 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 23.17 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 39.16 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 36.36 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 123.02 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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