Living costs

An estimate of living costs in Auckland

In order to live comfortably while you are studying in Auckland, you will need to have about NZ$15,000 per year available for living costs above the cost of your tuition. Food is relatively cheap, for example a litre of milk is $2, can of coke $1.50, bread $2.50, and butter $2.50 per 250 grams.

You can use our table to estimate your living expenses while you are studying at Queens Academic Group. Actual costs will depend on your lifestyle. For example you may spend more on entertainment and travel.
Weekly Expense Types of accommodation
Homestay Accommodation Student Hostel Sharing rental accommodation with one other person
Homestay Single bedroom dorm room backpacker City Apartment Suburban townhouse
Age as specified
Rent/Fee $230 above 18 ($250 Under 18) $170 $196 $180 $140
Electricity & Water - - - $10 $10
Telephone - - - $10 $10
Transport $50 $50 $50 - $50
Food $50 $100 $100 $100 $100
Entertainment / Misc $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
TOTAL ($ NZD) $380 - $400 $370 $346 $350 $360
Other Fees          
Accommodation Administration Fee $200 - - - -
Bond (refundable) - $400 - $540 $280
Rent in Advance (2 weeks) - $340 - $360 $280
Phone Connection - - - $53 $53
Electricity Connection - - - $80 $80

Living costs are inclusive of New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST - 15%) and are in addition to your tuition fees at Queens.