Wessa

Sorry to ask, but im trying to get to grips with the reality of monthly outgoings. We are sensible people and are looking at the REAL cost of living in NZ. I know this thread may bore some people, but please could you give me an approx figure, it doesn't even need to be listed. I know some will differ from others espicially with the morgage/rent thing. im looking at erning $70k with possibly a $100k morgage. We are just trying to put it all together as not to kid ourselves nz is an easy ride etc. We do understand that we won't live as comfortably as we do now but we will gain alot more. We shall also get some idea of things when we do a reccie in march.
Thanks for your time here guys.

Gary.

TeamEmbo

Hiya. Have forwarded you a PM that I sent to someone else who'd asked this question. Hope it makes sense and helps.

alyj

Please could I have a copy, I am so worried about outgoings etc., any help would be so appreciated.

alyj

Does anyone know the salary of a Driver class 5 operator (local) not long distance, environment: waste etc.,????

Wessa

Mandie, you are a star, that is very helpful.

dlmckay

I can send out my 2007 Excel spreadsheet to anyone that wants it - includes my incomings, outgoings and day to day spending... this is my ACTUAL spending too... should give a good idea of how an average family on an average income lives!

alyj

Yes please that will be greatly appreciated, thank you
Alyson

Tan0410

Hi,

Tried to pm but can't but would love to take you up on the offer.

Thanks
Tan

Genesis

All NZ$ per month X 12 other than local council rates.

Phone 110 inc free locals and b/band, does not include international
Gas 125
Leccy 125
Rates council 130 x 10months
Rates regional 38
Petrol 250
Food 250-300 per week
Life ins 40
Nurse union 35
Building and contents 110
Car ins x 2 70
AA Car tax and MOT X cars 60
School dues X 3 kids 100
Int'l phone card 15

Hope that helps, obviously you may eat less, drive more and have other outgoings, but it gives you an idea.

zummerzet_lou

Hiya,

Would you also mind PMing me your costs per month?

We are about half way through to getting our residency Visas and are also looking at a salary of approx $70k. Am very worried about the cost of living, but as we should be mortgage-less, or perhaps a small mortgage are hopeful that should even out the cost of living between here and there ..

Ta,

Lou

Marjol

Hi dlmcmay,

Would be grateful if you could PM Excel sheet. The wife lives by budgets etc so will make her life easier, therefore mine too!!!

Martin

spid

Me too please - can i join the bandwagon and i lurve excel!

Maz

Can you not attach an XLS s/sheet here?

For us, food is about $150 a week for 3 of us.
Gas + elec is $200/month

Please remind me to drag the rest of the details out later. Seriously, remind me, or I will forget.

Maz

Answered my own question. Yep you can. Use the 'big' reply and scroll down to "Manage my attachments" and add it from there.

dave.and.lisa

please may I jump on this band wagon!!!!! It's my biggest worry about the move and I am sure many people have the same worries, can we afford it on one salary to begin. It is a marvelous idea wish I was soooooo organised