 Cost
of Living In New Zealand
The cost of living differs between cities in New Zealand. However,
approximate living costs are
Accommodation
Homestay fees are $205 per week
If you are in a homestay, you may spend about $100 per week on
lunches during the week, bus fares, entertainment etc.
Flats
/ Apartments
Average prices for flatmate positions range from $70 to $120
per week (+ expenses), and average rent for houses starts
from about
$200 per week (3 bedrooms, unfurnished).
If you are living alone, you may spend about:
| |
NZ$ |
| Electricity: |
$30 per week (summer); $45 per week (winter) |
| Telephone: |
$15 per week |
| Bus fares: |
$25 per week |
| Food: |
$100 per week |
| Total: |
$170 per week (summer); $185 per week (winter) |
If you are sharing, you may spend about:
| |
NZ$ |
| Electricity: |
$15 per week (summer); $25 per week (winter) |
| Telephone: |
$8 per week |
| Bus fares: |
$25 per week |
| Food: |
$80 per week |
| Total: |
$128 per week (summer); $138 per week (winter) |
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