Important Information for Applicants
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Living Expenses in New Zealand
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We recommend that you budget your minimum basic personal living expenses around NZ$1,250 per month. This amount includes accommodation, food, clothing and entertainment, etc. It does not include tuition fees.
Following are a few examples of what you can expect to pay for things in Auckland. All prices are in New Zealand dollars.
| Unlimited Ride Monthly Bus Pass |
$210.00 |
| Bus One Zone |
$1.85 to $3.50 |
| Ferry ride Auckland to Devonport (Return) |
$12 |
| Taxi Ride 5 km |
$20 |
| Homestay Accommodation |
$200 to $250 |
| Milk 1 litre |
$2.50 to $5.50 |
| Loaf of Bread |
$2.00 - $5.00 |
| A Box of Cereals |
$6 - $8 |
| Fast food lunch (fish and chips, Big Mac Combo etc.) |
$7 - $15 |
| Meal in a Restaurant |
$10 - $35 |
| Pizza |
$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$12.50 - $18.50 |
| Takeaway pie |
$2.5 to $3.5 |
| Coca Cola |
$1.50 – $2 |
| Coffee in a cafe |
$3.50 - 5.50 |
| Haircut |
$25 - $50 |
| Internet Café Access 1 hour |
$5 |
| Visit to Doctor |
$25 to $80 |
| Visit to Dentist |
$95 - $150 |
| Mobile phone calls per minute local |
$0.50 |
| Mobile phone SMS |
$0.20 |
