new zealand life
General cost of living (as at Aug 08)
NZD $1 equals:
| GBP | EURO | AUD | HKD | SGD | ZAR |
| £0.37 | €0.46 | $0.79 | $5.60 | $0.99 | R5.33 |
Approximate cost in New Zealand Dollars:
| Weekly rent | $150 |
| Weekly travel card | $40 |
| CD | $30 |
| Pint of beer | $3.50 |
| Glass of wine | $6 |
| Cinema ticket | $12 |
| Food snack/ sandwich | $5.50 |
Nightlife, food and drink
Auckland
Auckland has gained a reputation as one of the southern hemisphere's culinary hotspots and this is justly deserved. The large number of restaurants which have sprung up around the city cater to all tastes and budgets.
Auckland's bars and club are concentrated around the following areas:
Viaduct Harbour
Ponsonby Road
Parnell
K-road
Expect to pay around NZ$7.00 for a bottle of beer in a bar and anything from $6.00 upwards for a glass of wine.
Wellington
Wellington is also highly regarded for its restaurants, wine and coffee, with more than 300 cafes and restaurants located throughout the city. The city also has a fantastic nightlife, with bars, nightclubs and pubs to suit every taste and budget.
For restaurant and bar recommendations in New Zealand visit: www.wr2eat.co.nz/