The cost of living in New Zealand varies depending on your lifestyle and chosen city. On average, international students typically budget between NZ$12,000 to NZ$22,000 per year to live in New Zealand. This covers essentials like housing, transportation, and everyday needs. By understanding these factors, you can confidently navigate your finances and ensure a smooth and rewarding student experience in New Zealand.
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Expense Category
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Auckland (NZD)
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Wellington (NZD)
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Christchurch (NZD)
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Hamilton (NZD)
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Dunedin (NZD)
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Accommodation
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Shared Apartment/House
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$250 - $450
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$200 - $400
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$180 - $350
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$180 - $300
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$150 - $300
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Student Dormitory
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$300 - $550
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$250 - $500
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$200 - $400
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$200 - $350
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$150 - $300
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Private Rental
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$400 - $700
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$350 - $600
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$300 - $500
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$300 - $450
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$250 - $450
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Utilities
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Electricity, Gas, Water
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$50 - $100
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$40 - $80
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$40 - $70
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$40 - $70
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$30 - $60
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Internet
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$20 - $50
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$20 - $50
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$20 - $50
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$20 - $50
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$20 - $50
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Food
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Groceries/Home Cooking
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$150 - $300
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$150 - $250
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$150 - $250
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$150 - $250
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$120 - $250
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Eating Out
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$100 - $200
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$80 - $150
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$80 - $150
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$80 - $150
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$70 - $120
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Transport
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Public Transport
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$50 - $150
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$40 - $120
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$30 - $100
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$30 - $100
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$30 - $80
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Personal Expenses
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Phone Bill
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$30 - $50
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$30 - $50
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$30 - $50
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$30 - $50
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$30 - $50
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Entertainment
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$50 - $150
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$50 - $120
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$50 - $120
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$50 - $120
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$40 - $100
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Health Insurance
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$30 - $100
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$30 - $100
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$30 - $100
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$30 - $100
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$30 - $100
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Educational Supplies
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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$30 - $70
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Miscellaneous
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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$50 - $100
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Total
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$830 - $1750
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$790 - $1590
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$680 - $1350
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$670 - $1180
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$550 - $1100
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