Average living costs in New Zealand is NZ$250 per week on accommodation, groceries, electricity, clothing, transport, entertainment, telephone, travelling, other unexpected costs. There is only guidance, but student needs to remember that individual have their own circumstance, lifestyle and location, which increase or decrease costs of living.

 

For your reference, here are some of the costs associated with living and studying in New Zealand. (All costs are in New Zealand dollars.)

Accommodation

• Hostels and Guesthouses – $100 to $135 per week
• Shared Rental – $100 to $250 per week
• On campus – $100 to $250 per week
• Homestay – $110 to $270 per week
• Rental – $100 to $400 per week
• Boarding schools – $10,000 to $20,000 a year

Other living expenses

• Groceries and eating out – $80 to $200 per week
• Gas, electricity – $60 to $100 per week
• Phone and Internet – $20 to $50 per week
• Public transport – $10 to $50 per week
• Car (after purchase) – $150 to $250 per week
• Entertainment – $50 to $100 per week

Minimum cost of living

To obtain a student visa from Immigration New Zealand (INZ), it has financial requirements, which you must meet as per below: All costs are per year in New Zealand dollars.

• You – $15,000
• Your partner – $5,000
• Your first child – $5,000
• Every other child – $5,000