How much do New Zealanders spend on groceries?
The department estimates an average grocery bill of $216 per week for two adults, one 10-year old, and one 4-year old. A more comfortable grocery spending averages at $275.50 – 330.50 per week, depending on the produce and seasonal products.
How much should a family of 4 spend on groceries NZ?
How much should I budget for four people? Four-person households across Aotearoa spend, on average, $208.50 on food every week ($832 per month) (excluding beverages and restaurant meals), according to Stats NZ.
What is the average salary in NZ?
New Zealand wages vary greatly by industry and we also record regional variations: as a guideline, salaries are higher where the cost of living and housing is dearer. The median income in New Zealand is just under NZ$27 per hour as of mid-2021 (NZD$56,160 per annum based on a 40-hour week).
How does the University of Otago food cost survey work?
Each year the Department of Human Nutrition (previously Home Science Extension with the School of Home Science) at the University of Otago completes a Food Cost Survey. The Food Cost Survey is based on a basket of food designed to meet dietary needs of men, women, adolescents and children.
Where do students go to University of Otago?
It’s not just our people – the experts in their fields and passionate students – but also the places we teach and learn: Otago Harbour, Fiordland, Stewart Island, Antarctica and the Pacific that mean our students leave here with highly sought-after skills and experiences.
Where are the food costs in New Zealand?
In recent years food costs have been reported for five cities in New Zealand: Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton. However, from 2016 onwards, Hamilton will no longer be included in the survey.
What does it mean to eat on a budget?
‘Eating on a budget’ will often mean different things to different people. How much money you spend each week can vary considerably depending on your personal situation. For our ‘eating well on a budget’ challenge, we determined the weekly food costs using the Otago University Food Cost Survey as a guide.