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$10,000 - NZ$15,000 per year. 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 | $240.00 |
| Bus One Stage | $0.50 to $1.00 |
| Ferry ride Auckland to Devonport (Return) | $11 |
| Taxi Ride 5 km | $20 |
| Homestay Accommodation | $200 to $250 |
| Milk 1 litre | $2.50 to $5.00 |
| Loaf of Bread | $2.00 - $3.50 |
| A Box of Cereals | $6 - $8 |
| Fast food lunch (fish and chips, Big Mac Combo etc.) | $6 - $10 |
| Meal in a Restaurant | $10 - $35 |
| Pizza | $12 |
| Movie ticket | $10 - $15 |
| Takeaway pie | $2.5 to $3.5 |
| Coca Cola | $1.30 – $2 |
| Coffee in a cafe | $3.50 - 4.50 |
| 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 |
