bharadwaj

Hi,

I want to know the cost of living in NZ for a family of two as residents. I would like to mention here that, we are vegetarians and prefer cooking at home.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.
Bharadwaj

Vicki Steven

in article [email protected], bharadwaj at [email protected] wrote
on 30/4/02 12:40 AM:

    > Hi,
    >
    > I want to know the cost of living in NZ for a family of two as residents. I would
    > like to mention here that, we are vegetarians and prefer cooking at home.
    >

Fresh fruit and vegetables (in season) are very reasonably priced and very high
quality through out the country. Tropical fruits & vegetables may be harder to obtain
in small towns. For example top quality Braeburn apples are $1.99/kg in my local
supermarket (in Chch) but capsicums have crept up to $8.99/kg from around $3.99 a
month or so ago.

Pulses, dried peas & other cereal/vegetarian-type foods are available in most
supermarkets too. As a meat-eater I couldn't give you anything other than a
guesstimate - say $100 per week for groceries. Electricity will depend on the area -
average $100 per month; phone rental is $31 per month (local calls are free).
Transport costs will depend on whether you own a car or use public transport and in
which city.

Vicki

bharadwaj

Hi Vicky

Thanks for the info. We will be in Auckland. Can you please tell how good is the public transport there and also the house rental information.

Best Regards
Bharadwaj

Vicki Steven

in article [email protected], bharadwaj at [email protected] wrote
on 1/5/02 10:40 PM:

    > Hi Vicky
    >
    > Thanks for the info. We will be in Auckland. Can you please tell how good is the
    > public transport there

I haven't lived there for 10 years but I believe it has got worse - so basically poor
- and the traffic congestion is the result.

    >and also the house rental information.
    >

Try an online newspaper eg NZ herald.

Vicki

Neil Raines

Buses are good to get into city centre, but hopeless for any other trip. A car is
essential; most families have one for each adult, and middle class families a third
(or fourth) for teenage children

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    > Hi Vicky
    >
    > Thanks for the info. We will be in Auckland. Can you please tell how good is the
    > public transport there and also the house rental information.
    >
    > Best Regards Bharadwaj
    >
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David Morris

Can 't quite agree on the comment that buses are hopeless for other than city trips.
There are now a number of "cross-city" routes that are available.

have a look at http://www.stagecoach.co.nz

though there are a few other operators.

I do agree with Neil, however, that a car is useful. Even if you don't want to buy
one you can lease one from Downtown Rentals for as little as $350 a month.

See http://New-Zealand-rental-cars.com

David Morris.

Neil Raines <[email protected]> wrote in article <[email protected]>...
    > Buses are good to get into city centre, but hopeless for any other trip.
A
    > car is essential; most families have one for each adult, and middle class families
    > a third (or fourth) for teenage children
    >
    >
    > "bharadwaj" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > Hi Vicky
    > >
    > > Thanks for the info. We will be in Auckland. Can you please tell how good is the
    > > public transport there and also the house rental information.
    > >
    > > Best Regards Bharadwaj
    > >
    > >
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