What are the living costs in New Zealand like?
While our standard of living is high and cost of living relatively low, you are still going to need to set a weekly household budget. Obviously this will be easier if you have secured a job first rather than having to eat into your savings. Make sure you’re prepared to cover living costs while you secure employment. Depending on the size of your family, a weekly budget of around NZ$900-1,000 (over three months) should be sufficient. More information about living costs is available at: www.immigration.govt.
