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Is the cost of living in New Zealand high?

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We asked people about the cost of living in New Zealand, they wrote...

"The cost of living in New Zealand is generally considered to be quite high. The cities of Auckland and Wellington are particularly expensive, with higher prices for goods and services than the rest of the country. The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in New Zealand is around $1,500 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is around $2,000 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in New Zealand will cost around $20 USD per person," explained one expat living in New Zealand.

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