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Budget Lab — Wellington, New Zealand

Budget Lab·

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$1,250
Groceries$394
Activities$327
Utilities$176
Dining$167
Transport$105
Buffer$247
Total$2,666

How Wellington compares

SydneyMost expensive in Oceania
$3,641
AucklandMost expensive in country
$2,985
Wellingtontop 65% in Oceania
$2,666
NelsonCountry median
$2,187
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across New Zealand

Wellington: 1600. Typical range in New Zealand: 1050–1400. Low anchor: Palmerston North, 950.

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