nurseinmansfield

...hi all,

A singlie looking to come over, am a nurse, just wondering if i would be able to live comfortably over in NZ or would I find it too expensive to be able to travel and see that side of the world??

I know different parts of NZ have different living costs....but am after some general info!

I don't want to get there and then be isolated and sitting at home all weekend cos I can't afford to get out and explore........

Bo-Jangles

I'm sure you'll get by, but it is by no means cheap and no surprise that there's a weekly news article about how much things cost here compared to the rest of the world


Just from today's Herald:

'Food prices a shock for immigrant'

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/n...ectid=10781926

'Food glorious food - but what a price'

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/n...ectid=10781924

Depends what you mean by travelling, are you talking local like or popping over to pacific islands for weekends and Australia once or twice a year.

nurseinmansfield

Thanks,
I saw the article re the cost of food in NZ....would love to know where the woman in the article brought loaves of bread in the UK for 25pence!!!

Would love to hop over to Oz......weekends there etc.....costs permitting!

Gill and Rob

Hi and welcome. Have you got your NZ nursing registration? Check out the requirements, as Nursing Council of NZ have made some changes from March 1st for international nurse registration.

Cheers Gill

Justcol

Cost you about 400 bucks in flights then hotels on top for a weekend in OZ, do able on most wages if you budget for it.
living costs vary around the country but the I'd say the biggest variable is rent, Auckland is very expensive but you can house share
for around 150 bucks a week then its just food and transport. I dont know what nurses earn but I know a few who live comfortably by themselves

nurseinmansfield

Thanks Justcol.......that's what I needed to hear!

nurseinmansfield

Gill & Rob.....best get my forms filled in now!!

mickey_d

I'd love to know where she bought loaves of bread in NZ for $1.90 - at least $4 for nice bread.

killercat

Lots of young single nurses work at north-shore hospital, many got their flights over here paid for too! there is also an internal web page where people advertise accommodation and flat shares. My understanding from the nurses i work with is that the wage is slightly higher that the uk, but im not 100% sure on that as im just a mere SW on less that the uk lol good luck with your search.

barnsleymat

Nice loaf of fresh bread from our local bakery is $1 in Henderson. You can't get sod all from the bakeries in Kingsland for a dollar.

I normally hit Countdown after 8pm to fill a basket with all the reduced bread.

DC10

I think something was lost in translation in the article. She might have been telling Kiwis that a decent non-offer loaf of bread in the UK was £1, instead of about £3 in NZ.

mickey_d

We've not bought a loaf of bread now for over a year, make our own in a bread machine. Works out at about $1/loaf. better than anything in the supermarkets & you get the added bonus of the wonderful freshly made bread smell in the kitchen

mickey_d

It's quite a bit higher than the UK now because of the exchange rate. If i were the OP I would look at being in a lower north island area, more central position for exploring.

sr71

It is hard to compare because she also says nice bread - which is just not available in the UK

Have to disagree with the nonsense about price fluctuation depending on the seasons - I think people need to change their attitudes and start eating seasonably, even in the UK.

theghostofdustybin

I'm guessing if she buys 25p bread then she's not going for quality...