Cheapest cities to live in Oceania
The most affordable relocation cities in Oceania, ranked by real all-in monthly cost for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras, not just a rent index.
Methodology: Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.
1. Nuku'alofa, Tonga
$1,300/mo all-in · Safety 80/100 · Internet 52/100
About $1,300/mo all-in with rent from $600/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
2. Apia, Samoa
$1,320/mo all-in · Safety 80/100 · Internet 56/100
About $1,320/mo all-in with rent from $600/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
3. Nadi, Fiji
$1,610/mo all-in · Safety 74/100 · Internet 60/100
About $1,610/mo all-in with rent from $800/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
4. Port Vila, Vanuatu
$1,610/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 54/100
About $1,610/mo all-in with rent from $800/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
5. Koror, Palau
$1,810/mo all-in · Safety 82/100 · Internet 54/100
About $1,810/mo all-in with rent from $900/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
6. Auckland, New Zealand
$2,360/mo all-in · Safety 90/100 · Internet 80/100
About $2,360/mo all-in with rent from $1,400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
7. Hobart, Australia
$2,400/mo all-in · Safety 92/100 · Internet 80/100
About $2,400/mo all-in with rent from $1,300/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
8. Wellington, New Zealand
$2,450/mo all-in · Safety 84/100 · Internet 82/100
About $2,450/mo all-in with rent from $1,500/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
9. Perth, Australia
$2,640/mo all-in · Safety 84/100 · Internet 78/100
About $2,640/mo all-in with rent from $1,600/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
10. Melbourne, Australia
$2,710/mo all-in · Safety 82/100 · Internet 86/100
About $2,710/mo all-in with rent from $1,700/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
11. Queenstown, New Zealand
$2,940/mo all-in · Safety 92/100 · Internet 88/100
About $2,940/mo all-in with rent from $1,700/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
12. Brisbane, Australia
$2,950/mo all-in · Safety 88/100 · Internet 82/100
About $2,950/mo all-in with rent from $1,700/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
Frequently asked questions
Cheapest cities to live in Oceania — which city is #1?
Nuku'alofa, Tonga tops this list. About $1,300/mo all-in with rent from $600/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set. Apia and Nadi round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 13 catalog cities in Oceania qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in Oceania?
Nuku'alofa runs about $1,300/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Nuku'alofa city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.