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 $2.10 NZ $2.80 NZ $20.00-$25.00 NZ $15.00-$30.00 From NZ $30.00 per day From NZ $200.00 |
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 $6.00 NZ $1.50 NZ $5.00 NZ $6.00 NZ $15.00 NZ $10.00 NZ $3.50 |
Miscellaneous |
|
| A newspaper Stamps for an international postcard/letter International telephone call A cinema ticket |
NZ $1.20 NZ $2.00 From NZ $0.06 c/minute NZ $13.50 |
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Accommodation |
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| Student Hostel (excluding meals) Student Apartments Backpackers Motel Hotel |
From NZ $125.00 per week |
| Recommended
pocket money for Seafield School students |
NZ $150.00 per week |