Cost of living in New Zealand

For International students: fees, airfares and insurance are all things you need to pay for before leaving home. But all students will have to put aside some money to pay for living costs during their studies.  
 
Study New Zealand recommends all students hold $15,000 each year for living costs plus return airfare or additional $2,000.  On top of your fees how much money will you need to live in New Zealand? 
Basics costs (flatting)
If you stay in homestay
Other costs
It will also pay to set aside some money for additional costs that might come up. Here are some examples of expenses you might incur.
To get even more information on specific costs try, use this handy budgeting tool by Sorted to work out just how your expenses break down.
Note: All prices displayed are in New Zealand dollars.

Estimated cost for college students

Note: These amounts are estimated only.  They don’t include any pocket money or other expenses (i.e. eating out, mobile phone, seeing doctors etc.)

Cost of living estimation done by government organisations

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