When living in New Zealand it is good for you to be aware of how much the actual costs will be including food, rent/board, transport etc.
Here are some indicative costs to help you work out your budget:
Rent – $200 – $350 depending on where you live
Electricity – $93 (based on one third of a 3 bedroom house monthly bill of $280)
Weekly entertainment – $55 per week
Transport – $35 per week (based on one zone return, five days per week)
Haircut – $30
Doctor’s visit – $15 – $70
Groceries – $100 – $150
Cup of coffee – $4.00 – $6.50
Average meal – $12 – $15
Movie ticket – $11 – $14 (student price)
For more help in setting up a budget and keeping within that see the Sorted website.