Living costs - an outline guide
Cost of living is important, but there are several other factors that
draw migrants to New Zealand. Climate is an
important issue, as is the employment market.
Housing and lifestyle
are also very much top of mind when considering a move. Click on the
links to find out more.
To get a FREE assessment of your migration status, or to arrange an appointment,
ring us on +44 203 239 9856 or email rwood@migration-solutions.co.uk
Below are a range of prices and costs of living estimates for living in New Zealand.
These figures are provided as a general guide only, and are approximate.
All prices are in New Zealand dollars, and current as at October 2005.
One NZ dollar = £0.40 as at 21 October 2005
(Source: HiFX)
General
Household Expenses
Cigarettes $10.70 per pack of 25
Bottle of wine $20 average per bottle
1 lager beer $5.00 333ml - at bar
1 cappuccino $3.00
colour film $9.89 24/400 1pkt
Haircuts $15- $50
Food
Lamb roast $12.49 1kg leg
Beef $14.49 1kg blade steak
Chicken $10.99 (frozen) whole size 20
Bread (loaf) $2.68 700g white toast sliced
Entertainment
Ticket to the movies $11 per person
Golf - green fees $20
(country course may be $10 and top courses up to $80)
Family dinner at Chinese restaurant $60 (for 4)
These are just a selection of the prices that we can supply to clients as part of our migration service.