How much does a house cleaner cost in New Zealand? (2026 prices)
Among cleaners listed on Match Maid in New Zealand, most advertised rates are $35 to $50 an hour for regular cleaning and $50 to $65 for deep cleans. Its two- or three-bedroom regular-clean example is $105 to $126; a separate moving-cost calculator estimates $300 to $400 for an end-of-tenancy clean of that size.
House cleaner prices at a glance
| Job or rate | Typical price (NZD) | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular clean, common advertised hourly rate on Match Maid | $35–$50 | per hour | [1] |
| Deep clean, common advertised hourly rate on Match Maid | $50–$65 | per hour | [1] |
| Regular clean, 1-bedroom apartment | $63–$84 | per clean | [1] |
| Regular clean, 2- or 3-bedroom home | $105–$126 | per clean | [1] |
| Regular clean, 4-bedroom home | $147–$189 | per clean | [1] |
| Deep clean, 3-bedroom home | $275–$385 | per clean | [1] |
| End-of-tenancy clean, studio or 1-bedroom | $200–$300 incl. GST | per clean | [2] |
| End-of-tenancy clean, 2 or 3 bedrooms | $300–$400 incl. GST | per clean | [2] |
| End-of-tenancy clean, 4 or 5 bedrooms | $400–$500 incl. GST | per clean | [2] |
GST: where a source says a price excludes GST we show "+ GST". Add 15% to compare it with a GST-inclusive quote. Prices marked without a GST note were not labelled by the source.
What changes the price
- Hours drive the price. Size, how often you clean and how much clutter there is all change the time needed.
- Deep cleans on Match Maid have higher advertised hourly rates and take more hours than regular cleans; confirm the job's scope before comparing quotes.
- Some independent cleaners are not GST registered, so check how a quote is priced.
Getting a fair quote
- Ask the hourly rate and how many hours they expect your home to take, or ask for a fixed price.
- Ask whether they bring their own products and equipment.
- Check whether the price includes GST, and whether they are insured for breakages.
- For a bond clean, ask what checklist they work to and whether they will return if the landlord raises issues.
Where these prices come from
We do not invent price ranges. Every figure in the table comes from a price guide published by a New Zealand business, directory or government agency, linked below, and is shown as that source published it. These are typical ranges, not quotes. Your price will depend on your job, your location and the business, so get at least two written quotes.