New migrants generally find that New Zealand offers a better balance between cost of living and lifestyle than they had before.
Housing in New Zealand is often found to be more reasonable than in many parts of Asia, Europe and North America. New Zealand produces a wide range of competitively priced consumer goods of a similar style and quality to those found overseas. The items we do need to import such as motor vehicles, electrical and computer equipment and petroleum products are priced similarly to or, in many cases, are cheaper than in other comparable countries. While bargains can be found during frequent retail sales, overall the cost of individual items doesn’t vary markedly between regions.
New Zealand also has a goods and services tax (GST) of 12.5 percent. In most instances this is included in the price of goods and services and is not charged separately at the cash register.
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To give you an idea of the standard cost of consumer items in New Zealand.
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We are extremely fortunate in New Zealand to have convenient and inexpensive access to an amazingly wide range of delicious seasonal produce.
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These rates will help you convert your currency to the New Zealand dollar.
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