Most food for sale at NZ supermarkets is made in NZ or Australia. No excuses about our distance from other countries. Supermarkets,banks and fuel companies always have healthy profits
I searched a lot on TH-cam for this topic and your video is precise to the point and most honest one. This will certainly help many people who want to come to new zealand. Thanks for sharing this video and lots of best wishes for your TH-cam career.
It wasn’t this expensive in NZ, I used to be able to buy a huge bag of fruit and veg for $20 for 2 people and it lasted all week. Those days are gone, supermarkets are now robbing us.
In the UK you can get food out of season very cheap ,in NZ you need to buy by the season ,in NZ WE HAVE JUST HAD THE WORST WETTEST WINTER ,so fresh food is very expensive as a lot of produce was ruined by the rain ,floods and the wind ,also as the people that normaly do the harvesting are only now being allowed in to N Z , post COVID, , plus you have the two supermarket chains making record profits . You live in Auckland a very expensive place to buy fresh produce . A very good post by you.
I am planning to come there for studies I am yet to decide whether I should go for university of Auckland or Auckland University... In either case what will be a good place to look accommodation for as in don't need at the heart of city it will cost a fortune... But distance enough that there regular buses are there... Or should go like take a distant place but then but a car which one would you say n what place to look for a accommodation
Loved this video sm, thank you for being so transparent. I’m in the process of adjusting my budget atm and it was SO NICE to hear your genuine takes/feelings/comparisons to UK etc. Thank u !!
@@CreativeReaper90s it depends really. I’ve spend a week traveling through the north island on a hop on hop off bus (Kiwi experience, highly recommand) and I’ve spend around ~1100 euro all together.
Don't move this country is full grap... only good if u ur 60s and wanna relax.. other than u just become tax slave...sun is extremely harmful for skin..its really boring place on earth
If your total internet bill is $80 per month, that's actually about what it should be for a consistently cheap plan. While it might seem like there are cheaper options, they're usually a result of some kind of bundle (such as with electricity) that just shifts the cost elsewhere, or it might be like $70 for the first six months and then some fine print that says it's $90 per month after that on a minimum 1 year contract.
This is a great video! Thank you for being so candid and detailed, I'm definitely going to watch more of your videos. Do you know what a regular office job for someone in say Marketing would pay on a monthly basis? I know it's broad but a range or ball park would be very helpful.
A must…shopping for fruit and vegetables should be done in season.You will be paying more out of season.If you tend to stay….grow your own produce as well
Today this year it probably has been another story about the rental and cost of living.. and the salary for the receptionist was decent though! Lucky you! ❤ thanks so much for the video❤❤
I have kept accurate records of income and spending for 33 years. As an example in 2001 with a wife and 6 kids to support annual spending was $20914.85 or $1742.90 a month. Our bread consumption peaked out at 35 loaves a week. Just a comparison for your amusement.
New subscriber from South Africa and just came across your channel.I just say that I thoroughly enjoy your insights around the living expenses in NZ 🙌🙌🙌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi, new subscriber here. I have a running application there in new zealand, i want to experience to work and live there, your video is very helpful to me. Now i have an idea about the cost f living there. Waiting for more videos. Thank you😊
Thanks a lof for this video! I teach English to Russians, we love to watch videos on the cost of living in various cities and countries. I'm gonna share this one with them
Incoming Canadian perspective from someone who lived there a year in 2015-2016. Your experience will definitely vary depending on which country you are coming from! I can only speak for Canadians and to a degree maybe Americans as well but I found NZ very expensive. Some stuff was more some stuff was less but overall quite a bit more pricey. I don't even earn the top rate for my profession in Canada and when I worked in NZ in the same profession I earned $50,000NZD less than what I would have earned in Canada that year. A HUGE drop in pay plus stuff being more expensive brought my overall quality of life way down. NZ's beauty and weather too me are unmatched and the people are amazing but make sure you do your research! To me its a wicked place to do your Working Holliday Visa or even Retire but to do your whole adult working life there (coming from Canada) I think it would he a struggle big time. If you're coming with a bunch of money, coming from a lesser quality country or have a very high education job than its definitely a spot to consider. If I won a ton of money I'd honestly probably move back there in a heartbeat but in my current position its just too expensive.
What part of Canada are you from? I find these prices very comparable to BC (minus the groceries , but everything else is cheaper so I find it evens out)
@@sav479 I'm from and currently live in Nova Scotia but lived for quite a few years in Alberta as well. I was in New Zealand pre-covid inflation but I'm sure they got hit just as hard in recent years. Honestly some stuff was less some stuff was more but overall it was still way more expensive. Without factoring in that my wage got cut near in half it was still more expensive. Car insurance on a beater was cheaper and phone bills were better in New Zealand. At the time I went to NZ eating out was more expensive, having a drink at a bar was more, gas was more, bottled drinks from a corner store were more, gym memberships were more, clothing was more, electronics were more, hotels were crazy. At the time the house you could buy in New Zealand for Say 500k would be half the size with half the property you would have in Canada. Our Canadian currency is also worth 20% more so its easier to take a bunch of your savings there with you than vice versa. Dont get me wrong NZ is amazing and I'd live their in a heartbeat if I could afford it but for your average person it wouldn't be easy.
Yes, standard blog jobs only pay minimum wage, that is why only highly educated people are welcome. We definitely have enough people already in NZ to fill minimum wage jobs.
I'm Kiwi not good anymore,unless ya White even the brown people who have been here 100s of year's aren't liked,guess ,its a global thing, All First nations people are shat apon,
Hi Kat, you made a very nice video with detailed expenditure on a monthly basis. Would you make a video on the earnings of an international part time student employee in NZ too. Your perception and view of the expense is quite good and easy to manage.
Your 'share' of this one person flat is 1,040 New Zealand Dollars, that makes roughly 450-500 euro's, and that is only you? So together you pay around a 1,000 euro's, or 1,050 dollars for a small flat? When going to New Zealand you would think more of something in or near nature.
Does NZ have farmers markets? I thought NZ has many farms. Maybe it should be cheaper to buy fresh produce from market stalls and direct from farm shops. Also organic is healthier.
This was literally so informative and helpful - thank you!! Can I ask what travel/medical insurance you went for? I'm going to be moving to NZ on a WHV for 2/3 years and feel like travel insurance is usually aimed at short-trips or backpacker style and isn't really appropriate. Any advice on what you did would be super helpful :)
Hi Becky, unfortunately I can’t help as I had tru traveller backpacking insurance that we extended when we got to NZ. Thanks for watching and hope you have a fab time in NZ!
Wifi I pay 96 a month. For unlimited. The bests way to beat this is .pay 25 a week .witch is a 100 a month. Put you 4 dollars in Gredit every month. I get money taken out every week it's easier
Hey! V useful video, thank you!! I'm moving to NZ this year and I was just wondering about renting a flat in Auckland - did you find most are 12 month contracts and do you need to have a job before renting? As in the UK they are normally q strict about having a job first. Thanks! x
Hi Zoe - we found that quite a few places were open to a 6 month lease (that’s what we did) and we didn’t need jobs before but only because we were lucky enough to have some savings that we could pay upfront and we had to also give records of our bank accounts. A better option if you can’t do that is flat sharing for sure 👌
Quite frankly, prices sound pretty close to what we're currently paying in South Africa for most things...and at least in NZ you actually get to use the services you're paying for 😅
dont know who your using for your phone contract but damn thats expensive and limited.... i use orcon in nz.. $42 a month... unlimited nz/aus txt and calls mobile or landline with 6gb data that rolls over to next month..!
🎉 Q&A: in my next video I’m doing a Q&A so drop any questions about NZ/travelling etc down below! ❤
Most food for sale at NZ supermarkets is made in NZ or Australia. No excuses about our distance from other countries. Supermarkets,banks and fuel companies always have healthy profits
The same everywhere, profiteering is especially bad in the uk at the moment.
Shipping from Australia to NZ is not cheap
@@doctorprepper8106Fine. But the imported items on a separate shelf or section.
But bring down the prices of the locally grown produce.
@@doctorprepper8106This also does not explain as to why NZ meat is cheaper in London than it is in NZ.
I searched a lot on TH-cam for this topic and your video is precise to the point and most honest one. This will certainly help many people who want to come to new zealand. Thanks for sharing this video and lots of best wishes for your TH-cam career.
What a lovely comment 💕 thank you so much for your kind words, I’m glad my video was helpful to you! X
It wasn’t this expensive in NZ, I used to be able to buy a huge bag of fruit and veg for $20 for 2 people and it lasted all week. Those days are gone, supermarkets are now robbing us.
In the UK you can get food out of season very cheap ,in NZ you need to buy by the season ,in NZ WE HAVE JUST HAD THE WORST WETTEST WINTER ,so fresh food is very expensive as a lot of produce was ruined by the rain ,floods and the wind ,also as the people that normaly do the harvesting are only now being allowed in to N Z , post COVID, , plus you have the two supermarket chains making record profits . You live in Auckland a very expensive place to buy fresh produce . A very good post by you.
I am planning to come there for studies I am yet to decide whether I should go for university of Auckland or Auckland University... In either case what will be a good place to look accommodation for as in don't need at the heart of city it will cost a fortune... But distance enough that there regular buses are there...
Or should go like take a distant place but then but a car which one would you say n what place to look for a accommodation
Loved this video sm, thank you for being so transparent. I’m in the process of adjusting my budget atm and it was SO NICE to hear your genuine takes/feelings/comparisons to UK etc. Thank u !!
this video confirms, that the cost of living in NZ is high, it's the price one pays for the lifestyle it affords you. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much Kat, congrats on your Monetisation and happy travels
Thank YOU so much 😊
Great video. Thank you Kat! Wish you all the best.
Another nice video. Glad to see you're getting more subscribers. Everybody, please don't skip the ads, then Kat can get peppers!
Hahahaha yess I need the peppers 🫑 😅🙌 thanks so much for watching Chris!
Bring borris there😂😂
Im moving to NZ in about 4 weeks on a holiday working visa and this information really helped! Thanks Kat!
I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 😊
Hello ,please how did you get your holiday working visa
Are you there man.. How much is it costing you?
@@CreativeReaper90s it depends really. I’ve spend a week traveling through the north island on a hop on hop off bus (Kiwi experience, highly recommand) and I’ve spend around ~1100 euro all together.
Don't move this country is full grap... only good if u ur 60s and wanna relax.. other than u just become tax slave...sun is extremely harmful for skin..its really boring place on earth
If your total internet bill is $80 per month, that's actually about what it should be for a consistently cheap plan. While it might seem like there are cheaper options, they're usually a result of some kind of bundle (such as with electricity) that just shifts the cost elsewhere, or it might be like $70 for the first six months and then some fine print that says it's $90 per month after that on a minimum 1 year contract.
This was so helpful! Thank you for letting us see into your finances. Much appreciated :)
You are so welcome!
Very useful video, amongst all available. Keep up the good work.
Hi
This is a great video! Thank you for being so candid and detailed, I'm definitely going to watch more of your videos.
Do you know what a regular office job for someone in say Marketing would pay on a monthly basis? I know it's broad but a range or ball park would be very helpful.
Quite useful video indeed. This is gonna helping me a lot on making plans to go to nz.
Loving your videos so far! I’m going to New Zealand on a WHV in January and I’m trying to be as prepared as possible lol
Very straight and upto the mark expense details, thanks for sharing
I was planning to apply for new zealand work and holiday project.That video gave me lots of information about costs.Thanks a lot for the video :)
You definitely should! Good luck & thanks for watching 🙌
A must…shopping for fruit and vegetables should be done in season.You will be paying more out of season.If you tend to stay….grow your own produce as well
Today this year it probably has been another story about the rental and cost of living.. and the salary for the receptionist was decent though! Lucky you! ❤ thanks so much for the video❤❤
Love this video, and so proud of you!
❤️❤️❤️🥳 love YOU!
I have kept accurate records of income and spending for 33 years. As an example in 2001 with a wife and 6 kids to support annual spending was $20914.85 or $1742.90 a month. Our bread consumption peaked out at 35 loaves a week. Just a comparison for your amusement.
New subscriber from South Africa and just came across your channel.I just say that I thoroughly enjoy your insights around the living expenses in NZ 🙌🙌🙌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Ahh thanks so much! Welcome to the crew 🥳❤️
Hi, new subscriber here. I have a running application there in new zealand, i want to experience to work and live there, your video is very helpful to me. Now i have an idea about the cost f living there. Waiting for more videos. Thank you😊
Thank for sharing love your energy
Thanks for watching!
I'm planning to move to NZ in next year with my partner who's Kiwi in Christchurch, Thank you so much for information :)
You are so totally welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
You’re officially a TH-camr! 🎉
Yes I am!
This is the best video now I know a lot About New Zealand!
Thanks so much for the feedback!
What you said is so astonished me as a resident who live un countryside of nz
Great information. Soon landing newzealand
Nice video love the sarcasm and funny humor 😂
Haha thanks, much appreciated!
Awesome video. Kiwi dad here. We spend $8000 per month. lol.
Thank you for your videos, I like them.
Glad you like them!
$30/month isn't bad for 2k subs on youtube! good job
Really nice presentation and so open and truthful!
Thank you kindly!
Thanks a lof for this video! I teach English to Russians, we love to watch videos on the cost of living in various cities and countries. I'm gonna share this one with them
Thanks for this video. My name is Osezua, I am watching this from Lagos Nigeria.
Wow, thanks for watching!!
Thank you for your interesting video 😊
Thank you very much for this video! It is very useful. 🙏
Thanks for watching!
Super useful video! Thanks Kat
You’re so welcome, glad it was helpful 💕
Incoming Canadian perspective from someone who lived there a year in 2015-2016. Your experience will definitely vary depending on which country you are coming from!
I can only speak for Canadians and to a degree maybe Americans as well but I found NZ very expensive. Some stuff was more some stuff was less but overall quite a bit more pricey. I don't even earn the top rate for my profession in Canada and when I worked in NZ in the same profession I earned $50,000NZD less than what I would have earned in Canada that year. A HUGE drop in pay plus stuff being more expensive brought my overall quality of life way down.
NZ's beauty and weather too me are unmatched and the people are amazing but make sure you do your research! To me its a wicked place to do your Working Holliday Visa or even Retire but to do your whole adult working life there (coming from Canada) I think it would he a struggle big time. If you're coming with a bunch of money, coming from a lesser quality country or have a very high education job than its definitely a spot to consider.
If I won a ton of money I'd honestly probably move back there in a heartbeat but in my current position its just too expensive.
What part of Canada are you from? I find these prices very comparable to BC (minus the groceries , but everything else is cheaper so I find it evens out)
@@sav479 I'm from and currently live in Nova Scotia but lived for quite a few years in Alberta as well. I was in New Zealand pre-covid inflation but I'm sure they got hit just as hard in recent years.
Honestly some stuff was less some stuff was more but overall it was still way more expensive. Without factoring in that my wage got cut near in half it was still more expensive. Car insurance on a beater was cheaper and phone bills were better in New Zealand.
At the time I went to NZ eating out was more expensive, having a drink at a bar was more, gas was more, bottled drinks from a corner store were more, gym memberships were more, clothing was more, electronics were more, hotels were crazy. At the time the house you could buy in New Zealand for Say 500k would be half the size with half the property you would have in Canada.
Our Canadian currency is also worth 20% more so its easier to take a bunch of your savings there with you than vice versa.
Dont get me wrong NZ is amazing and I'd live their in a heartbeat if I could afford it but for your average person it wouldn't be easy.
@@jared2232 thanks for the info! Been considering getting a working visa in NZ ; so I appreciate it
Yes, standard blog jobs only pay minimum wage, that is why only highly educated people are welcome. We definitely have enough people already in NZ to fill minimum wage jobs.
Hi! I'm a new subscriber, Kat Turner... watching from Jubail, K. Saudi Arabia
Thanks for subbing!
@@KatTurner you're welcome...stay safe and God bless
Thanks for sharing!😊
Thanks for sharing. As a "want tô be imigrant" , that data helped alot 😊
Glad it was helpful!
You have a lovely smile and beautiful eyes,your video is informative,too,thanks
I'm from 🇲🇦thank you for sharing your videos i hope one day i can move to 🇳🇿 to experience peaceful life
I hope so too!
Hi, enjoyed the vid, very helpful! Can I ask - was your flat furnished? Thanks :)
Thanks! Yes, it was furnished x
Thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for watching!
So interesting to know. Thanks for sharing. Surely there are differences in NZ and US living.
Thanks for watching 🙌 yes, lots of differences for sure!
Hey Kat! I loved your video! Could you please provide an insight into how safe is New Zealand for non-Britishers ?
I'm Kiwi not good anymore,unless ya White even the brown people who have been here 100s of year's aren't liked,guess ,its a global thing, All First nations people are shat apon,
Lol pretty safe place
@@richlee509 thanks !
$33 an hour is high for receptionist, normally it’d be minimum wage plus a few dollars
so grateful for how transparent you were in this! one thing I’m wondering, did you find it easy to take short trips to South Island from Auckland?
Ahh thanks for the feedback! And yes, it was super easy to do short trips to the South Island - it’s just not that cheap x
Good video, very interesting
Thank,very helpful.
It is not always to do a 50/50 split
It should be based on equity not equality if you both vary in income
Yeah, what are the prices outside of Auckland?
Hi Kat, you made a very nice video with detailed expenditure on a monthly basis. Would you make a video on the earnings of an international part time student employee in NZ too. Your perception and view of the expense is quite good and easy to manage.
Hi loved your video
Your 'share' of this one person flat is 1,040 New Zealand Dollars, that makes roughly 450-500 euro's, and that is only you? So together you pay around a 1,000 euro's, or 1,050 dollars for a small flat? When going to New Zealand you would think more of something in or near nature.
Does NZ have farmers markets? I thought NZ has many farms. Maybe it should be cheaper to buy fresh produce from market stalls and direct from farm shops. Also organic is healthier.
Nz has farmers markets Everywhere ✅
Great video. So informative and well done on your budgeting skills. I am very impressed. Whats the plan after NZ? ❤
Thanks Jane! Haha I am a top budgeter 😅 you’ll have to watch my next video to find out… 😉😅🥰
Great induction about the living cost in New Zealand. Beautiful and thanks
Glad you enjoyed it x
Hi cat,
Can you please make one video on PhD in New Zealand as a international student and PhD dependent work permit...?
Hi, thank you so much for that much information. My question is: do you guys live together in one apartment?
Nice video. Can you do a companion with living expenses in NZ and Australia??
I definitely will do once I’ve spent some time in Aus!
Wow! Love thst golk are finding this financial info really useful. ❤
Me too!! Xx
love the vids from an expat from yorkshire x stephen
Ahh thanks for commenting Stephen, it’s so lovely to know people enjoy my videos or find them helpful! 🎉
Thank you for this video! Would you say 110k nzd in annual salary is enough to make a living as a single? I plan to live a modest living, but I worry!
I couldn’t be sure but I would say that sounds about right 😊
Thank you for sharing
you are presented good video 🙂👍
I always thought renting in NZ would be insanely pricy but $1000/month is CHEAP compared to Canada right now oml.
🎉 thanks 😊
Would you say income/expenses ratio is better in uk or in NZ?
This was literally so informative and helpful - thank you!! Can I ask what travel/medical insurance you went for? I'm going to be moving to NZ on a WHV for 2/3 years and feel like travel insurance is usually aimed at short-trips or backpacker style and isn't really appropriate. Any advice on what you did would be super helpful :)
Hi Becky, unfortunately I can’t help as I had tru traveller backpacking insurance that we extended when we got to NZ. Thanks for watching and hope you have a fab time in NZ!
Don't move nz it's bullshit Australia is 80% better
Don't mean to pry, but what are the salaries there? Say minimum wage.
Is it adviceable to come to new Zealand as a student considering the high rate of cost of living
Thank you
That rent is crazy expensive! Wow!
How many working hours per week required by any company ? At least minimum
Wifi I pay 96 a month. For unlimited. The bests way to beat this is .pay 25 a week .witch is a 100 a month. Put you 4 dollars in Gredit every month. I get money taken out every week it's easier
Hey! V useful video, thank you!! I'm moving to NZ this year and I was just wondering about renting a flat in Auckland - did you find most are 12 month contracts and do you need to have a job before renting? As in the UK they are normally q strict about having a job first. Thanks! x
Hi Zoe - we found that quite a few places were open to a 6 month lease (that’s what we did) and we didn’t need jobs before but only because we were lucky enough to have some savings that we could pay upfront and we had to also give records of our bank accounts. A better option if you can’t do that is flat sharing for sure 👌
Quite frankly, prices sound pretty close to what we're currently paying in South Africa for most things...and at least in NZ you actually get to use the services you're paying for 😅
Damm that is actually much cheaper than London
She is beautiful i can listen for hours to her ❤
ps: watch in the camera...and not on the screen....
safe travels
Thats the trouble with our little country. Lack of competition to kkeep ANYTHING affordable. Nice country to live in though.
How much NZ$ in total would someone need to make the move to NZ and cover all their bases? (Best guess is fine.)
dont know who your using for your phone contract but damn thats expensive and limited.... i use orcon in nz.. $42 a month... unlimited nz/aus txt and calls mobile or landline with 6gb data that rolls over to next month..!
Do you think that I, as someone who will graduate soon, have a chance to live there?
i've lived here for ten years, i have no idea how your food bill is 480 a month
How dare the cost of living in Auckland be more than Melbourne, Tokyo???
So, it's $2080 NZD a month for a one bedroom in Auckland...ouch.
Nice video
how much for tax then?
Aue, didn't know you had to pay for water??
Hi with how many people do you share your flat to only pay 1040$?
Pls how can i get a caregiver job as a nurse midwife.i we love to work in new Zealand.Also i have a family of 3 kids and husband.
1 bhk flat is good for 2 person and it's cost please tell us mam
I miss everything in there