Living Costs
You’ll find New Zealand is very affordable compared to many other English-speaking countries around the world. This is one of the many reasons why over 100,000 International students come to New Zealand to study.
Here’s a shortlist to give you a bit of an idea about day-to-day living costs. All prices are in NZD ($). We update this section every 3 months to make sure you have the latest information.
General goods
- 1 week’s accommodation $100 – $200
- Big Mac at McDonald’s $4.50
- Movie ticket at the Cinema $10 – $15
- 1-stage bus fare $1.60
- Haircut $20 – $50
Food
- Bananas $2.00 per kg
- Apples $3.50 per kg
- Milk $2.50 per litre
- Chicken $14.00 per kg
- Bread $2.00 – $4.00
Clothing
- Jeans $40 – $100
- T-shirts $10+
- Sweatshirts $40 – $100
- Sports shoes $50 – $250
- Dress $ 40 – $200
