Visiting New Zealand
Pocket Money Guide
Above: Christchurch
An indication of living costs in Christchurch
| Transport | Approx. costs in NZ dollars |
| A single bus ticket (with Metro card) A single bus ticket (without Metro card) A shuttle van (shared taxi) from airport to homestay A taxi from city centre to host family Car rental Bicycle rental (unavailable) Bicycle purchase (new) |
NZ $2.30 NZ $3.20 NZ $20.00-$30.00 NZ $20.00-$40.00 From NZ $30.00 per day From NZ $350.00 |
Food |
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| Lunch (filled roll, sandwiches or sushi) A can of Coke A handle of beer A glass of wine A bottle of wine Cigarettes (per packet) A cup of coffee in a cafe |
NZ $7.00 NZ $1.50 NZ $6.00 NZ $9.00 NZ $15.00 NZ $15.00 NZ $3.50 |
Miscellaneous |
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| A newspaper Postage for an international postcard/letter International telephone call A movie ticket |
NZ $1.30 NZ $2.30 From NZ $0.06 c/minute NZ $16.00 |
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Accommodation |
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| Apartments Backpackers A single room in a shared house (including power, phone & gas) House/Flat rental (2 to 4 bedrooms) - Power (electricity) for house or flat - Telephone (i) Connection Fee (ii) Line Rental (free local calls) |
Approx. NZ $500.00 per week From NZ $280.00 per week From NZ $180.00 per week Approx. NZ $350.00 per week Approx. NZ $250.00 per month (summer) Approx. NZ $450.00 per month (winter) Approx. NZ $60.00 - $160.00 Approx. NZ $40 per month |
Recommended pocket money for Seafield School students |
NZ $160.00 per week |