Cost of living in New Zealand
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $15,600 and $20,000 per year ($300–380 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $20,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000
Cost example
| Item | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (single room , per week) | NZ$ | 150 – 200 |
| Groceries (per week) | NZ$ | 100 – 150 |
| Milk (per litre) | NZ$ | 3 |
| McDonalds Big Mac | NZ$ | 5.20 |
| Japanese Sushi lunchbox (8 pieces) | NZ$ | 6.50 – 9.00 |
| Chinese takeaway meal | NZ$ | 8.00 – 15.00 |
| Bottle of Coke | NZ$ | 1.50 – 2.50 |
| Bottle of Water | NZ$ | 2.00 – 2.50 |
| Instant Noodles | NZ$ | 1.00 – 1.80 |
| Restaurant Meal (1 person) | NZ$ | 12.00 – 50.00 |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes | NZ$ | 35.00 – 35.00 |
| Return Christchurch/Auckland flight | NZ$ | 45.00 – 450.00 |
| Single bus fare | NZ$ | 1.80 – 4.50 |
| Taxi fare | NZ$ | 3.00 start + 3.00 per km |
| Petrol | NZ$ | From $2.50 per litre |
| Movie/cinema tickets | NZ$ | 12.00 – $20.00 |
| Concert tickets | NZ$ | 20.00 |
| Local telephone call from homestay | NZ$ | Free |
| Internet charges (unlimited time) | NZ$ | 80.00 per month |
| Doctor visit (no insurance) | NZ$ | 35.00 – 90.00 |
