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What does painting cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical interior or exterior repaint

$9,000

Most jobs land between $3,000 and $22,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Painting

Interior painting, by area

length of all the walls x height

Estimated installed price

$2,100

Most jobs like this land between $1,500 and $2,700, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$25–$45 per m²

Interior painting, by area, 60 m²$25–$45 per m²$1,500–$2,700
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Prep, filling, one coat of sealer where needed, two top coats and a tidy-up.

Not included: Wallpaper stripping, moving furniture, plastering repairs and feature finishes.

People use Connect for interior and exterior repaints, roof painting, prep and plastering repairs.

What drives the price

Wall area, how much prep and repair the surfaces need, number of coats, and the paint system. Exteriors add scaffold and weather delays.

Example jobs

Repaint a 3-bedroom interior$7,000–$12,000
Exterior repaint, single-storey weatherboard$12,000–$22,000
One room, walls and ceiling$900–$1,800

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does painting cost in NZ?

A typical interior or exterior repaint is around $9,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $3,000 and $22,000. Wall area, how much prep and repair the surfaces need, number of coats, and the paint system. Exteriors add scaffold and weather delays.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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