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Levin, New Zealand
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,402
Retiree Score
53.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
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With a population of just 18,800, Levin is a sleepy service town with a few light manufacturing jobs. While the mall and train station provide basic amenities, the bureaucracy around upgrading the town's marae and car rally-related police skirmishes suggest this is a place for the hardy, not the faint of heart. And with a median age of nearly 44 years old, Levin is clearly more suited to retirees than young professionals.

Can I afford Levin?

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Levin

You could save

1,598/mo

Savings Rate53%

Monthly Costs

Rent $525
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$877

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
53/100
Retiree Score
(i)
53/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
20/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets New Zealand Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
0
Healthcare
50
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) $7
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$15
Meal (Mid-range) $52
Cappuccino $3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $168
Mobile Plan (mo) $23
Gym (mo) *$17
Cinema Ticket $10

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $350
1BR Outside (mo) *$381
3BR Center (mo) $490
3BR Outside (mo) *$605

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Small
Top Neighborhoods
Waitarere Beach (nearby)
Best For
families, retirees

Expat Life Notes

Safe and family-focused town in NZ. Popular with retirees.

Pros

  • ✓ Affordable for NZ
  • ✓ Safe and clean
  • ✓ Strong community

Cons

  • ✗ Isolated from major cities
  • ✗ Limited nightlife
  • ✗ Aging demographic

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
2438 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Levin

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Levin has a population of approximately 18,800 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,186 per month in Levin, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $874/month.

The nearest airport to Levin is WLG, approximately 88km away.

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