English Language Matters: Student Life - Living Costs

gathering vegetables Life in New Zealand is relatively cheap. Below are some examples of what things may cost in New Zealand dollars (NZD).

For the latest exchange rate conversions see www.xe.com.

Here are some indications of basic item costs in New Zealand:

	Lunch (cafe/fast food)	Allow $6.00 - $10.00
	Big Mac Meal	$9.50
	2 litre Coke	$2.00
	Cappucino (cafe price)	$3.50

	Writing paper (A4 lecture page/notebook)	$3.00 - $5.00
	Pens	$1.00 - $3.00

	CD - new release	$32.00
	Movie ticket (student price)	$15.00
	Cigarettes (pack of 20)	$10.00

	Milk (2 litres)	$3.50
	Loaf of sliced bread	$2.00 - $4.00
	12 eggs (1 dozen)	$4.00

Within New Zealand call (03) 471 7257 - International call +64 3 471 7257.