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Cost of Living in Turangi

Turangi, Waikato, New Zealand · Population 3,650

▼ -16% vs New Zealand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,499 ($909)
Couple, monthly$2,727 ($1,653)
Family of four, monthly$3,590 ($2,176)

Estimated Prices in Turangi

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$13.81 ($8.37)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$55.24 ($33.48)per meal
Cappuccino$4.14 ($2.51)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$313 ($190)per month
Monthly public transport pass$50.64 ($30.69)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$134 ($80.91)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$38.67 ($23.44)per month
Fitness club membership$38.67 ($23.44)per month
Cinema ticket$10.13 ($6.14)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$832 ($504)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$579 ($351)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,736 ($1,052)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Turangi is $4,455 ($2,700) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,499 ($909) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $1,949 ($1,181) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($579 ($351)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

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Napier

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Te Awamutu

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Havelock North

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Whanganui

123 km away · Manawatu-Wanganui

Cambridge

127 km away · Waikato

Other Major Cities in New Zealand

Auckland

Auckland · pop. 1,470,100

$2,246 ($1,361) / mo

Christchurch

Canterbury · pop. 383,200

$1,794 ($1,087) / mo

Wellington

Wellington · pop. 216,200

$1,683 ($1,020) / mo

Northcote

Auckland · pop. 205,605

$1,683 ($1,020) / mo

Hamilton

Waikato · pop. 176,500

$1,683 ($1,020) / mo

Tauranga

Bay of Plenty · pop. 151,300

$1,683 ($1,020) / mo

Dunedin

Otago · pop. 106,200

$1,683 ($1,020) / mo

Lower Hutt

Wellington · pop. 103,400

$1,683 ($1,020) / mo

Living in Turangi

Turangi is one of the key cities in New Zealand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,499 ($909), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $579 ($351) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $3,590 ($2,176) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $2,727 ($1,653) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Turangi is $4,455 ($2,700). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $1,949 ($1,181) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turangi expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,499 ($909) per month in Turangi including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for New Zealand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Turangi?
A net salary of around $1,949 ($1,181) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Turangi with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Turangi is $4,455 ($2,700).
How much is rent in Turangi?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $832 ($504) per month in the city centre and $579 ($351) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,736 ($1,052).
Is Turangi cheaper than New Zealand on average?
Yes — Turangi is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the New Zealand average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Turangi?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $313 ($190) in Turangi. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $14 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around $4 ($3).
How do transport costs in Turangi compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Turangi is estimated at $51 ($31). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Turangi are estimates based on New Zealand national averages adjusted for city size (population 3,650). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.