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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 for renting and buying, with average house prices around $452,250. Southland follows closely as another budget-friendly option with great lifestyle benefits.
Among major cities, Christchurch offers the best value with average rents of $590/week. Even in pricey Auckland, you can find more affordable suburbs like Tuakau and Ōtara. Explore Trade Me Property to find your ideal, budget-friendly home.
The cheapest place to live in New Zealand — West Coast
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