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