New Zealand is cheaper than many other countries.

You can see the prices for things you regularly buy at: http://shop.countdown.co.nz

Below are some examples of what things may cost in New Zealand dollars as at Febraruy 2011. 

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Transport:
City bus ride NZD $1.80 to $4.50
Monthly bus pass (1 Zone) NZD $123
Monthly bus pass (All Zones) NZD $190
Hire a car NZD $49 Per Day
Return ferry ride (Auckland) NZD $9.20 to $33.50

Food and Drink:
McDonald’s Big Mac NZD $5.20
Hamburger and Coke NZD $4 to $10
Pizza NZD $10 to $32
Coffee NZD $3.50 to $5.50
6-pack of Coke NZD $8.49 (from the supermarket)
A beer NZD $4 to $7
Meal in a restaurant NZD $25+

Entertainment:
Movie NZD $14 to $16.50
Auckland museum NZD $10
Maritime museum NZD $9 to $15
Visit the zoo NZD $16 to $20
Public swimming pool NZD $5
Hire rollerblades NZD $15 per Hour
Mini-golf NZD $10 to $20
Rainbow's End amusement park NZD $47
Kelly Tarlton's aquarium NZD $26 to $36
Sky Tower viewing platform NZD $18
Entrance fees to local attractions: NZD $10 to $40

Clothing:
T-shirt NZD $20+
Sweatshirts NZD $50+
Jeans NZD $70+
Dress NZD $60+
Shirts NZD $40+
Sports shoes NZD $80+
Woollen jerseys NZD $60+
Warm jackets NZD $150+

Haircut: Man NZD $20+
Haircut: Woman NZD $55+