1. 1. October 22, 2014 Published by: Olia EssinaCost of Living in New ZealandDear readers, I have decided to publish a bit of info about the cost of living in NZ. I have foundbelow information in NZ Government website http://www.enz.org/See my comments.Frugal Lifestyle:Basic living with few treats or entertainment. Quite happy to buy cheap and second-hand goods;runs a cheap car that travels around 5000 miles (8,000 km) each year.The basic living for a family will include plenty of free entertainment with native bushes and thesea. In New Zealand the basic living have a totally different meaning then anywhere else in theworld. Why? Because New Zealand has FREE education and health and dental services forchildren up to 18 year old, FREE hospital care as well as FREE beaches.For those who love nature and the ocean there are plenty of entertainment always! Nature ofthe country is varied and beautiful. Enough to drive for a couple of hours to see a totallydifferent landscape. You can live basic lifestyle financially but have a millionaires hobby, likeyachting, surfing, kayaking, golf or similar. See some of pictures. Many people who just arrivedto New Zealand on a work visas live the first two-three years this way before they move to thenext group modest lifestyle. (O.Essina)Modest Lifestyle:Lives reasonably well but no great extravagance: some wine each week some takeaway food
2. 2. nice house in good area a good quality Japanese family car, bought second-hand that travelsaround 10,000 miles (16,000 km) each year.Good Living:Very nice house, in above average area, two good quality cars bought new and replaced every 3years, nice food, meals out, a glass or two of wine with most evening meals. Not a millionairelifestyle, but probably within the top 10 percent of lifestyles for New Zealand.Total Estimated Weekly Spending:Frugal = $ 433Modest = $ 742Good Living = $ 1,271Cost of Living in New Zealand