Cost of living in Auckland

Here are some average prices of everyday goods in Auckland.  They aren't the prices of luxury goods such as designer clothes or the highest-quality food. The prices try to reflect a student budget.

The prices below were obtained from a search using an online supermarket. 

This information was last updated in November 2006.

Prices are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).

Supermarket food	Approximate cost (NZD)
Loaf of bread	$0.94
1 kg rice	$1.39
1 kg apples	$2.96
Packet of instant noodles	$0.50
1kg potatoes	$1.98
Tin of tuna	$1.39
500g minced beef	$5.97
6 eggs	$1.49
Cheese (non-specialist) 250g	$3.19
1 litre of milk	$1.48
1 packet biscuits	$1.59
1 litre orange juice	$2.57
1 packet teabags (50 pack)	$2.89
1 jar instant coffee (200g)	$9.79
Entertainment	Approximate cost (NZD)
Cinema ticket (full price)	$14.00
Nightclub entrance	Free - $5.00
Pint of beer (570 ml)	$6.00
Miscellaneous	Approximate cost (NZD)
Shampoo	$4.00
Soap	$0.80
Haircut (men)	$10.00
Haircut (women)	$25.00
Phone call	$0.50
Stamp for letter abroad	$0.80
Mobile phone text message (within NZ)	$0.20
Mobile phone call (within NZ, to same network)	$0.50
Transport	Approximate cost (NZD)
Taxi	$8.00 upwards
Bus fare (monthly)	$99.00 (unlimited travel)

Budgeting

In addition to your tuition fees, you will be responsible for planning and budgeting your living costs.  Below is an estimated cost of living guide per month for a single student living in homestay accommodation in Auckland.

Item	Auckland
	Cost per month ($NZ)
Single homestay room (breakfast & dinner included)	$880
Food (lunches & snacks)	$140 ($5 per day)
Telephone	$50
Transport	$100
Stationery	$40
Clothing, entertainment, personals	$150
Total monthly costs	$1360
Total costs per academic year (40 weeks)	$12,240

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