Daily budget estimate and Exchange Rates & Converter
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New Zealand is one of the more expensive places to visit and live and the average traveller should budget accordingly. International credit cards are widely accepted and are necessary for renting vehicles.
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Cost of living in New Zealand
Daily costs per individual will always vary from traveller to traveller due to different styles of travelling and different interests with varying costs (restaurant dining vs cooking food at your accommodation).
Typical costs include:
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Food
- Attractions such as museums and tours.
Like any budget, see the number as a limit and not as a target!
Below are average daily budget estimate costs for a single traveller for guideline use.
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New Zealand Travel Budget
Budget
USD$150
Hostel dorm bed: From NZD $35
Single meal: ~NZD $15
Intercity Bus Travelpass: From NZD $125
Midrange
USD$150 to $250
Hotel room: From NZD $110
Nice meal: ~ $35
Car rental: From NZD $40 per day
Higher end
USD$250
Hotel room: From NZD $200
Fancy meal: NZD $80
Bungee jump: From NZD $150
Shop at Pak’ n Save
Shop at Pak’ n SavePak’ n Save is the cheapest supermarket chain in New Zealand so if you want to save some of your hard-earned money, shop at these supermarkets. Independent vegetable and fruit stalls can also have much cheaper produce (especially in Auckland).
Tipping advice
Tipping adviceTipping is not expected in New Zealand restaurants, though there is often an optional tip option for card payments.
