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New Zealand, the country whose universities offer world-class education, attracts a large number of students globally. The country offers an excellent work-life balance and a good quality of life. An average international student requires at least NZ $20,000 (INR 9,94,000 approx.) to cover their annual living expenses in New Zealand. These expenses include housing, food, transportation, health insurance, phone and internet bills.
These costs are explored in detail below.
Cost of Living in New Zealand-
Type | Annual Expense (NZD) | Annual Expense (INR) (approx.) |
Accommodation | 10,000 to 20,000 | 4,97,000 to 9,94,000 |
Food | 3,600 to 6,000 | 1,79,000 to 2,99,000 |
Transportation | 2,500 | 1,24,000 |
Utilities | 2,400 to 3,600 | 1,19,000 to 1,79,000 |
Phone and internet | 1,300 | 65,000 |
Health insurance | 800 | 40,000 |
Entertainment | 2,500 | 1,24,000 |
Please Note: The cost of living excludes the tuition fee of the UG or the PG course the student pursues at a university in New Zealand.
City Wise Cost of Living in New Zealand-
The cost of living differs according to which part of the country the student decides to live in. Living in small towns might turn out to be less expensive than living in large cities. Find the city-wise cost of living in the country below-
City Name | Monthly Expense (NZD) | Monthly Expense (INR) |
Queenstown | 2,000 | 99,326 |
Auckland | 1,996 | 99,127 |
Wellington | 1,829 | 90,822 |
Christchurch | 1,556 | 77,266 |
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