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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

Last updated: 9 July 2025 | 3 min read

The cheapest place to live in New Zealand — West Coast

Invercargill is the biggest city in Southland and one of the cheapest cities in NZ.

Auckland is expensive, unless you know where to look.

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If you're pining for a touch of the country life, and you love horses, here are the properties for you.

The house was built in 1890, and once served as a rest stop for travellers between the Great South Road and Coromandel.

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