Cost of Living in New Zealand
The cost of living varies depending on where you live in New Zealand. The
New Zealand Immigration Service advises prospective migrants the average cost
per week including dining out, rent or home ownership (mortgages etc), running
and equipping the home, clothing and footwear and transport and travel would
be in the vicinity of NZ$450.00. However, we believe these figures to be on
the conservative side particularly for Auckland residents.
Auckland is the most expensive city in New Zealand in which to live, particularly
for housing. However, Auckland salaries tend to be higher. The further South,
the less expensive the cost of living becomes.
Groceries
For a family of four, weekly grocery spending would be approximately $150.00
per week. The four major grocery chains, Foodtown, Big Fresh, Woolworths and
New World are competitive.
Below is an indication of what you may pay for various items. (Prices for
October 1998)
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Milk (2 litres)
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$2.20
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Butter
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$2.25
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Margarine
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$2.25
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Eggs (1 doz)
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$2.20
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Cheese (250 gm)
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$3.35
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Bread (1 loaf)
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$2.20
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Cereal
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$3.98
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Pasta
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$2.35
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Marmalade
(500 gm)
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$2.20
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Jam (500 gm)
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$2.20
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Coffee (instant 100 gm)
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$4.91
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Coffee beans (kg)
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$37.00
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Tea Bags
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$3.20
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Biscuits (pkt)
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$2.20
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Rice (kg)
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$1.80
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Tissues
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$2.00
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Toilet Paper (pk of<
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