[Tia Maria]

Thought we could come up with the ultimate costs list!

Try to keep this mainly in list form and cut, paste & edit, to add to the original list, if you think of a cost but don't know how much then put it down and someone else can fill it in later.

Please look to the END of the thread for the latest version(s).

Where costs vary just put a range and state why. Its fine to have a few different costs for the same thing as long as we know why they differ.

From Belmont Babes Thanks! ( www.emigratenz.org/forum/showthread.php?p=153923#post153923 ):

Getting There:

EOI £110
ITA £685
Migrant Levy £420
Medicals £700 (family of four)
NZQA £244
Removals £3200 (3 bed semi)
Adult Flight: ???
Child Flight: ???
postage approx £30
Police checks £20 (2 adults)
Birth certificate 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets: ???

On Arrival:

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland)
Car: ???
Mobile Phone: ???

Cheers

Tia

[Jo Jo]

Costs for applying on basis of partnership

Getting There:

Lodging partnership application £420
Migrant Levy £150
Medicals £350 (one person - central London costs)
Removals £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Shipping insurance - not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight: £845.50 (open return - because it seems cheaper to get returns from UK - NZ than other way round)
£527.50 (single for my husband)
Police checks £10 (1 adult)
Birth certificate 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets: £1350 - 2 cats, using Golden Arrow

[Tia Maria]

Combined list Sept 2007 - Thanks Jo Jo :nice1 :

Getting There:

EOI £110
ITA £685
Lodging partnership application £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Medicals £700 (family of four)
Medicals £350 (one person - central London costs)
NZQA £244
Removals £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Shipping insurance - not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
postage approx £30
Police checks (1 adult) £10
Birth certificate 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets (2 cats, Golden Arrow): £1350

On Arrival:

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland)
Car: ???
Mobile Phone: ???

[BaldyBeardyBloke]

Car - $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Mobile phone - $75/month
Combined car & contents insurance - $125/month
Food/essentials - $300/week (family of 4, inital arrival, cheaper once in rental) This is just an estimate, trying to remember what we spent (too much probably!)

[BaldyBeardyBloke]

Broadband internet connection (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Power & Gas - $200/month on Direct Debit
Telephone & line rental - $120/month
Bank Charges - $15/month
Petrol - $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF - $60/6 months
Car Registration - $130/year

Blimey, this is mounting up, how do we afford it ??????

Costs assosciated with school -
school 'donation' - $50/child/year
Stationery - $10/child/term
School trips - $10/child/term

There will be rates as well if you own a house. We rent so not sure of figures for that.

Doctors & dentists all cost as well.

[Moorf]

Getting There:

EOI £110
ITA £685
Lodging partnership application £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Medicals £700 (family of four)
Medicals £350 (one person - central London costs)
NZQA £244
Removals £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £ ??? / mth
Shipping insurance - not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
postage approx £30
Police checks (1 adult) £10
Birth certificate 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets (2 cats, Golden Arrow): £1350

On Arrival:

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Car: ???
Mobile Phone: ???
Internet Provider: ???
Dog Registration/Licence: $75/yr (Chch), $ ?? (Welly), $ ?? (Auckland)
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),

[Tia Maria]

Thanks BBB & Moorf:

Ultimate List Sept 2007

Getting There:

EOI £110
ITA £685
Lodging partnership application £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Medicals £700 (family of four)
Medicals £350 (one person - central London costs)
NZQA £244
Removals £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £ ??? / mth
Shipping insurance - not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
postage approx £30
Police checks (1 adult) £10
Birth certificate 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets (2 cats, Golden Arrow): £1350

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials - $300/week (family of 4)

Car

Car - $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance - $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol - $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF - $60/6 months
Car Registration - $130/year

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas - $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Broadband internet connection (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence: $75/yr (Chch), $ ?? (Welly), $ ?? (Auckland)

Schools & Kids

school 'donation' - $50/child/year
Stationery - $10/child/term
School trips - $10/child/term

Misc

Bank Charges - $15/month

[jubjub]

Thanks BBB & Moorf:

Ultimate List Sept 2007

Getting There:

EOI £110
ITA £685
Lodging partnership application £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Medicals £700 (family of four)
Medicals £350 (one person - central London costs)
NZQA £244
Removals £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £ ??? / mth
Shipping insurance - not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
postage approx £30
Police checks (1 adult) £10
Birth certificate 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets (2 cats, Golden Arrow): £1350 Meduim dog £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials - $300/week (family of 4)

Car

Car - $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance - $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol - $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF - $60/6 months
Car Registration - $130/year

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas - $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Broadband internet connection (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates - $290 and $160 per qtr approx

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence: $75/yr (Chch), $ ?? (Welly), $ 90 (if paid before end July or $120 after(Akl)
Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees - Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

school 'donation' - $50/child/year
Stationery - $10/child/term
School trips - $10/child/term
Kindy Private $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)


Misc

Bank Charges - $15/month

[Tia Maria]

Thanks Jub Jub!

Anyone else able to add to the list?!

Cheers

Tia

[MaxG]

EOI is $400 since 30 July this year, so about £155 now (or at least at the beginning of the week when I submitted mine)

[IanW99]

For dog charges in Wellington, $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).

For school donations, this depends on decile ratings so might be good to include that figure (would be interesting to see how much each decile costs). I also assume that it depends on primary, secondary so that might be worth including as well.

So for us, decile 2 secondary school donations $75 per child or $120 per family. It should be noted that schools also appear to have other charges e.g. Year book levy, Internet levy etc.

Ian

[dharder]

For school donations, this depends on decile ratings so might be good to include that figure (would be interesting to see how much each decile costs).

We are looking at $475 for two children ($300 for one), and I think they are a decile 7. I think they vary quite a lot, and depending on the number of kids, I anticipate the beginning of school year with donations and uniforms and stationary to buy to be quite an expensive time with now two, next year four children in school.

Definitely something I'd include in calculations.

Daniela

[pinkpiggy]

Under the school section you'll need to add school uniform, particularly for intermediate and high school. Obviously depends on location/school etc. but I would estimate about $500-$600. Most primary schools (particularly around Hamilton don't wear uniform).

[Kim39]

High School work books $70 - $100 depending on what subjects child takes, $50 per term for school bus pass, plus school camps/trips $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go, this includes intermediate school, our youngest is going away for three days, 40km down the road and the cost is $200 :(

Elaine (Kim39 OH)

[Perksy]

Thanks for this. Really useful - depressing but useful. ITA just arrived and nearly fell of my seat when I saw £685. Then looked at this blog and saw my dog will cost me about £1700!! The equity we were looking to go out with is diminishing by the minute but at least this blog has prevented any nasty surprises further down the line.

[Tia Maria]

Thanks Max G, IanW99, Dharder, Pink Piggy, Elaine! :nice1

Ultimate List Sept 2007

Getting There:

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
NZQA: £244
Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £ ??? / mth
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £10
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).

Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one),

Stationery: $10/child/term
High School work books: $70 - $100
School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600


Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month

Cheers

Tia

[gil]

Under the school section you'll need to add school uniform, particularly for intermediate and high school. Obviously depends on location/school etc. but I would estimate about $500-$600. Most primary schools (particularly around Hamilton don't wear uniform).

Lucky you! All the primary schools around here wear uniform, and cheap it ain't :( Also, it depends how frequently you have to replace lost uniform. Our son has needed new PE kit EVERY TERM so far, that's nearly $200 in total this year just on PE uniform!

Our school contributions are decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary.

Gil

[Tia Maria]

Thanks Gil for the latest additions!

Ultimate List Sept 2007

Getting There:

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
NZQA: £244
Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £ ??? / mth
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £10
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).

Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland)

Stationery: $10/child/term
High School work books: $70 - $100
School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
PE kit: $200


Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month

Cheers

Tia

[kiwidebs]

Our decile 10 primary is $171 a year for fees (donation).

[Chiba]

Tia - mind if I put your list in the Wiki (http://www.wikenz.org/wiki/Main_Page)?

[Tia Maria]

Nope - don't mind at all! :)

Obviously, the 'Emigrating bits' are from the UK, you may be able to convince some of the other forum member to post costs from other countries, for a more comprehensive entry. :D

Cheers

Tia

[Chiba]

OK, tis done. Feel free to edit it - it's a wiki after all:

http://wikenz.org/wiki/Costs_of_Emigrating_From_The_UK

[Smalley]

Thank you, Tia Maria et al.
Brilliant idea, fantastically executed.
A really helpful guide for 'newbies' (like us).
Great :nice1
M, M, C & E

[Rusty]

Just to keep it updated, these are a couple of out latest costs from the UK.
ITA is still £685
Migrant levy for SMC is £115 each (max £460 per family)
Child flights seem about 3/4 of the adult fare, but varies a bit.
Our medicals are £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.

[Moorf Junior]

Storage space for the contents of an average 3 bedroom house - £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex.

I agree with rusty, kids flights are about 3/4 that of an adult fare. Also, remember most airlines now charge an adult fare for kids over 12.

[Tia Maria]

Thanks KiwiDebs, Rusty & Moorf Junior :nice1

Just updating - anything to add?

Ultimate List Jan 2008

Getting There:

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Migrant levy for SMC: £115 each (max £460 per family)
Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
Medicals: £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.
NZQA: £244
Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex. (3 bed house)
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £10
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).

Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland),
Decile 10 primary: $171 a year for fees (Auckland)

Stationery: $10/child/term
High School work books: $70 - $100
School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
PE kit: $200


Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month

Cheers

Tia

[shakyle2906]

Hi

For some strange reason, cant cut and paste info -

Heres my added info -


Shipping 12 boxes over and insurance - £600

Cost of Motel for a week - $600-750 depending on size of room!

School - decile 3
School fees for yr - $60 for 1 child, $100 for family
Stationery for the term - $42
Uniform (2 fleece, 2 shorts, 2 trousers and 3 poloshirts) - $300 approx

Rates in Hastings - £225 per 1/4
Electric for 3 bed - $140
Shopping for 3 - $150 for 3
Broadband and Telephone -$100 per month (calls extra)
Car, House and Contents Insurance - $120

Thats what i can think of, of top of head

Sharon

PS Childs fare to NZ was only about £150 cheaper than adults if any help!

[Tia Maria]

Thanks Shakyle! :nice1

I thought I'd also add some of the start of school year costs we've been hit with. (about $700 for swimming, soccer and school fees :wah )

Ultimate List Jan 2008

Getting There:

Application

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Migrant levy for SMC: £115 each (max £460 per family)
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £10
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
NZQA: £244

Medicals

Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
Medicals: £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.

Shipping

Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex. (3 bed house)
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Shipping 12 boxes over and insurance - £600

Flights

Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???

Pets

Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)
Shopping: $150/week for 3

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Electric: $140 (3 bed)
Broadband and Telephone: $100 per month (calls extra)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx
Rates: £225 per 1/4 (Hastings)
Car, House and Contents Insurance - $120

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).
Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 3: $60 for 1 child, $100 for family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland),
Decile 10 primary: $171 a year for fees (Auckland)
Decile 10 primary: $350 ($335 if paid early) (Auckland)
Stationery: $10/child/term
Stationery: $42/term
Stationery: $80/year
High School work books: $70 - $100
School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
Uniform: (2 fleece, 2 shorts, 2 trousers and 3 poloshirts) - $300 approx
PE kit: $200

Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)

Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: $99 (10 weeks Auckland)
Soccer League: $115 (for 6 year old/season - Auckland)
Soccer kit: $78
Soccer shoes:

Health

Dentist: ???
Doctor: ???

Visa Issues:

Renewing UK Passport: ???
Moving RRV into new passport: ???
Getting IRRV: ???
Citizenship: ???
NZ Passport for Kiwi Babies: ???

Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month
NZ Driving Theory Test:

[shakyle2906]

Me again, again having probs..........

Dr $22 consultation, $25 after hrs consultation (but at same Health Centre only)

You pay for costs like pregnancy tests (no i am not in the family way - wish i was!!), pill jabs(birth control), etc

Prescriptions vary - antibiotics vary from $3 - $12, some meds are fairly cheap, others quite pricey

Dentist - hubby paid $120 for an extraction and one xray today!!!

HTH

Sharon

[Chaz]

Lodging partnership application: £420 - what exactly is this for and when is it needed? Is it a requirement for all partners of married persons when going through SMC, EOI?

[dusk]

nope, just when you are the partner of a returning kiwi, nothing to worry about for SMC/WTR

[victoria24]

after scanning the previous posts, is it a good approximation to reckon on £10k for a family of 4 with a cat to move and get a base sorted all in?

[Chaz]

after scanning the previous posts, is it a good approximation to reckon on £10k for a family of 4 with a cat to move and get a base sorted all in?

Could be. This is our current budget, with medicals etc already paid for. Obviously this will be different for each. We are also 4, no pets coming with.

Flights €5,000 $10,000
House Rent €1,000 $2,000
Temp Rent €1,500 $3,000
Courier €500 $1,000
Laptop €1,000 $2,000
ITA £685 €925 $1,850
Migrant Levy £460 €621 $1,242
NZQA + Courier €243 $486
NZQA Fast Track €75 $150
Furniture Move €4,000 $8,000
Car Purchase €3,500 $7,000

Sub Total €18,364 $36,728

[Tia Maria]

Guitar Lessons: $160 per term

Cheers

Tia

PS Barnacles ;)

[Janey]

Victoria you are not far wrong add in selling fees of a house and the fact we will need to purchase 2 cars £30k a big chunk out of the equity! one thing you need to make sure is you claim back any tax you are owed from UK this may help

[Steadybears]

We paying $2500 for University sesmester and

$2800 for residency with full boarding facilities.

[Tia Maria]

We paying $2500 for University sesmester and

$2800 for residency with full boarding facilities.

Oooh thanks Steadybears, I don't think we've got many Uni costs. Is this what you pay with PR?

I'll wait to see if I get any more additions before I update the list.

Cheers

Tia

[jubjub]

Health

Dentist: $1000 for a root canal (a big one too:wah)
Doctor: Depends on age etc, but ours is $40 and free for under 6yrs old

Visa Issues:

Renewing UK Passport: $330 (from high commission website)
Moving RRV into new passport: $80
Getting IRRV: $140 per family (covers everyone that was on the original PR application)
Citizenship: $460 per adult, $230 per child.
NZ Passport after citizenship, $150
NZ Passport for Kiwi Babies: $80

[Steadybears]

Yes we do have PR - you dont want to know the fees for International students!!!! DS is able to get student loan - but we not wanting him to start out in the big world with a student loan hanging over his head - so a little bit of help from us!!!!

[Rusty]

It can't be counted in money terms, but what is the cost in tearing my hair out arranging the last few days before having our house packed? :eek:

[mgbridges]

Local Soccer Club fees for the season: $115
Plus cost of shorts, socks and boots (shirt provided by club): approx $70
Monthly bus pass: $170

Just looked back in this thread and wanted to add:
School Fees, decile 10, Catholic Primary, Auckland: $250 per term = $1,000 a year
Swimming Lessons; $58 per month incl. discount for paying by DDR (Auckland)

Anneliese

[Tia Maria]

Thanks to Shakyle, SteadyBears, JubJub & MG Bridges! :nice1

Thanks also to Chaz for the Euros list:

http://www.emigratenz.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13682&highlight=barnacles&page=4

Ultimate List Sept 2008

Getting There:

Application

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Migrant levy for SMC: £115 each (max £460 per family)
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £10
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
NZQA: £244

Medicals

Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
Medicals: £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.

Shipping

Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex. (3 bed house)
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Shipping 12 boxes over and insurance - £600

Flights

Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???

Pets

Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)
Shopping: $150/week for 3

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Travel:

Monthly Bus Pass: Auckland: $170

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Electric: $140 (3 bed)
Broadband and Telephone: $100 per month (calls extra)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx
Rates: £225 per 1/4 (Hastings)
Car, House and Contents Insurance - $120

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).
Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 3: $60 for 1 child, $100 for family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland),
Decile 10 primary: $171 a year for fees (Auckland)
Decile 10 primary: $350 ($335 if paid early) (Auckland)
Decile 10, Catholic Primary, Auckland: $250 per term = $1,000 a year

Stationery: $10/child/term
Stationery: $42/term
Stationery: $80/year
High School work books: $70 - $100

School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
Uniform: (2 fleece, 2 shorts, 2 trousers and 3 poloshirts) - $300 approx
PE kit: $200

Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)

Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: $99 (10 weeks Auckland)
Swimming Lessons; $58 per month incl. discount for paying by DDR (Auckland)
Soccer League: $115 (for 6 year old/season - Auckland)
Soccer kit: $78
Soccer shoes:
Guitar Lessons: $160 per term

University

Fees with PR: $2500 (semester)
Residency (full board): $2800 (semester)

Health

Dentist: Extraction & Xray: $120
Root Canal: $1000
Doctor: Auckland: Under 6: $15, over 6 & Adult: $40
Auckland: Under 6: free, over 6 & adult: $40
Hastings: Adult: $22 ($25 after Hours)
Medicines: Antibiotics: $3-$12

Visa Issues

Renewing UK Passport: $330 (from high commission website)
Moving RRV into new passport: $80
Getting IRRV: $140 per family (covers everyone that was on the original PR application)
Citizenship: $460 per adult, $230 per child.
NZ Passport after citizenship, $150
NZ Passport for Kiwi Babies: $80

Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month
NZ Driving Theory Test:

Cheers

Tia

[Rabbit]

perhaps include the contingency costs of returning back to the UK/US/Canada where-ever, should that be decided:

- Another set of cars
- Return removal costs
- Flights/Travel, relocation
- A period of unemployment
- Lease/rental termination costs
- Rennovation of any retained property

Rabbit

[5kings]

I think these are £35 now aren't they? Although they are small fry compared to the other expenses!

Helen

[Jacqi B]

I think these are £35 now aren't they? Although they are small fry compared to the other expenses!

Helen
Yep, downloaded the form last week. £35 each.
You also need to add the cost of all the photos you need for forms - either from a photo-me booth or the photo paper if printing your own.

I'm also going to have to add to my list the cost of posting (recorded delivery) the photos to my teacher friend to verify them as us and sending them back again. If I had to pay the doctor to do it that would be a higher cost.

[Tia Maria]

Thanks guys I'm obviously a bit out of the loop for visa fees etc so need to hear from those still going through the process to keep the info current. :nice1

So do list any costs, updated or new, on this thread and I'll update them when I get a moment!

Cheers

Tia

[tea drinker]

Thanks for all the info
looks a bit daunting to see it all itemised but at least I can see what I'm letting myself in for - and what I can cross off the list as it doesn't apply to me

[tea drinker]

Some people will need to add professional registration fees as well

[shakyle2906]

Update on Drs fees here in Hastings -

Hubby paid $28 for Dr appt yesterday - luckily no charge for xray on shoulder

Had to take little one one this morning - 6yr old (got hit in face with rugby ball yesterday - advised no need for Dr when rang! -) $25.............couldnt believe it! Then a further $16 for paracare

Sharon
x

[Tia Maria]

Thanks 5Kings and Shaklye2906 - I've updated the list:

Ultimate List June 2009

Getting There:

Application

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Migrant levy for SMC: £115 each (max £460 per family)
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £35
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
NZQA: £244

Medicals

Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
Medicals: £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.

Shipping

Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex. (3 bed house)
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Shipping 12 boxes over and insurance - £600

Flights

Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???

Pets

Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)
Shopping: $150/week for 3

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Travel:

Monthly Bus Pass: Auckland: $170

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Electric: $140 (3 bed)
Broadband and Telephone: $100 per month (calls extra)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx
Rates: £225 per 1/4 (Hastings)
Car, House and Contents Insurance - $120

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).
Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 3: $60 for 1 child, $100 for family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland),
Decile 10 primary: $171 a year for fees (Auckland)
Decile 10 primary: $350 ($335 if paid early) (Auckland)
Decile 10, Catholic Primary, Auckland: $250 per term = $1,000 a year

Stationery: $10/child/term
Stationery: $42/term
Stationery: $80/year
High School work books: $70 - $100

School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
Uniform: (2 fleece, 2 shorts, 2 trousers and 3 poloshirts) - $300 approx
PE kit: $200

Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)

Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: $99 (10 weeks Auckland)
Swimming Lessons; $58 per month incl. discount for paying by DDR (Auckland)
Soccer League: $115 (for 6 year old/season - Auckland)
Soccer kit: $78
Soccer shoes:
Guitar Lessons: $160 per term

University

Fees with PR: $2500 (semester)
Residency (full board): $2800 (semester)

Health

Dentist: Extraction & Xray: $120
Root Canal: $1000
Doctor: Auckland: Under 6: $15, over 6 & Adult: $40
Auckland: Under 6: free, over 6 & adult: $40
Hastings: Adult: $22 ($25 after Hours) also Adult: $28, Child: $25
Medicines: Antibiotics: $3-$12

Visa Issues

Renewing UK Passport: $330 (from high commission website)
Moving RRV into new passport: $80
Getting IRRV: $140 per family (covers everyone that was on the original PR application)
Citizenship: $460 per adult, $230 per child.
NZ Passport after citizenship, $150
NZ Passport for Kiwi Babies: $80

Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month
NZ Driving Theory Test:

Please feel free to add to, or amend. :)

Cheers

Tia

[KerryS]

Travel:
Auckland bus passes depend on how many zones you require - or you can now buy a multi travel pass for travel on the buses, trains and ferries.
All the info related to this is on the Maxx website.
http://www.maxx.co.nz/home/_pricing_passes.html

Pets:
I've boarded my cat several times - and there are different types of boarding facilities. Those where the cats are in a communal space during the day and then caged individually at night; and those where the cats each have their own separate space and don't interact with the others.
I use a communal cattery based at my vets, mainly as they know his medical history and he always comes back from there pretty chilled out. (He was stressed when he want to a cattery where he was on his own all day.)
It's $14 a day and you get a 10% discount for more than one cat, and for periods of more than 21 days. Extra $2 per day for public holidays - so it can add up over Christmas and New Year. This is also their busiest time, and I booked my cat in several weeks ago to ensure he had a place. I had to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure his spot too - but that could just be because it's such a popular place.

I've used a pet sitter too - they came to the house everyday, so could move curtains and blinds, bring in the mail etc as well as checking on the pet. This wasn't very sucessful for me as my cat hates other people, so finds somewhere to hide from them. As a result I didn't feel very confident about him in their care - and thankfully JoolzR did some check-ups on him too for some peace of mind for me! Petsitter was $18 per day for one visit, and I think $25 for 2 visits. This was for up to 3 cats.

Yearly cat vaccinations are about $70 for the tri vacc, and then another fee if you get the FIV. I can claim this on my insurance though, so not too sure of exact cost.

Cat insurance is $200 annually - covers for $12000 costs in any one year. (And even my accident prove cat hasn't incurred this much yet!)

Visa Issues
UK passport is now $341.80 or $412 for a 48 page. (This includes courier fee.)
NZ passport is $150 but is only valid for 5 years rather than the 10 of a UK one.

[April]

Great thread - just what I was about to ask.

Thanks.

[Tia Maria]

Thanks Kerry S - I've added in those details

Ultimate List - Jan 2010

Getting There:

Application

EOI: £155
ITA: £685
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Migrant levy for SMC: £115 each (max £460 per family)
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £35
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
NZQA: £244

Medicals

Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
Medicals: £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.

Shipping

Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex. (3 bed house)
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Shipping 12 boxes over and insurance - £600

Flights

Adult Flight (open return): £845.50
Adult Flight (one way): £527.50
Child Flight: ???

Pets

Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)
Shopping: $150/week for 3

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Travel:

Monthly Bus Pass: Auckland: $170

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Electric: $140 (3 bed)
Broadband and Telephone: $100 per month (calls extra)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx
Rates: £225 per 1/4 (Hastings)
Car, House and Contents Insurance - $120

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).
Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night
Cattery Fees: $14 a day
Pet Sitter: $18 for one visit, $25 for two visits
Yearly Cat Vaccination: $70 (trivac)
Cat Insurance: $200 annually

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 3: $60 for 1 child, $100 for family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland),
Decile 10 primary: $171 a year for fees (Auckland)
Decile 10 primary: $350 ($335 if paid early) (Auckland)
Decile 10, Catholic Primary, Auckland: $250 per term = $1,000 a year

Stationery: $10/child/term
Stationery: $42/term
Stationery: $80/year
High School work books: $70 - $100

School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
Uniform: (2 fleece, 2 shorts, 2 trousers and 3 poloshirts) - $300 approx
PE kit: $200

Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)

Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: $99 (10 weeks Auckland)
Swimming Lessons; $58 per month incl. discount for paying by DDR (Auckland)
Soccer League: $115 (for 6 year old/season - Auckland)
Soccer kit: $78
Soccer shoes:
Guitar Lessons: $160 per term

University

Fees with PR: $2500 (semester)
Residency (full board): $2800 (semester)

Health

Dentist: Extraction & Xray: $120
Root Canal: $1000
Doctor: Auckland: Under 6: $15, over 6 & Adult: $40
Auckland: Under 6: free, over 6 & adult: $40
Hastings: Adult: $22 ($25 after Hours) also Adult: $28, Child: $25
Medicines: Antibiotics: $3-$12

Visa Issues

Renewing UK Passport: $341.80 (from high commission website), $412 for 48 pages
Moving RRV into new passport: $80
Getting IRRV: $140 per family (covers everyone that was on the original PR application)
Citizenship: $460 per adult, $230 per child.
NZ Passport after citizenship, $150 (valid 5 years)
NZ Passport for Kiwi Babies: $80

Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month
NZ Driving Theory Test:

Please feel free to add to, or amend, as prices change.

Cheers

Tia

[Mamee & Co]

Tia

Thank you very much for updating this list. It is much appreciated.

[david_gb85]

Tia,

Thanks for providing this, really helpful. A couple queries...

Could you or someone please explain to me the migrant levy costs? On the immigration website, it quotes the levy to be $300 per person (link below). You quote different amounts for SMC, partner and standard.

How much would the Levy be for myself applying via SMC with my girlfriend on the application as well? Is that $600?

http://glossary.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/00B58004-04AB-46C6-B32B-5CE91FBA979A/0/1028.pdf

The cost of lodging partnership application, would this make the total cost of the ITA to be £685+£420 for me and my girlfriend? Is this payable on application, ie weather it is successful or not?

Cheers,
Dave

[JandM]

When 'partnership' is mentioned, it isn't meaning when a couple intend to emigrate together, one as the main applicant and the other as the partner on the application. Partner sponsorship is when one person is already an NZ citizen or resident, and they sponsor their partner's PR under the family stream.

[Mamee & Co]

Dave

the current levy is £120 per adult on the visa, with a maximum of £480 (just having sent it off!) so for two of you £240, but only once you have approval.

The other costs to remember for the SMC visa are the medicals and the Police certs. While the latter are not too expensive the former vary considerably depending upon where they are done.

[david_gb85]

Thanks guys, thats really helped. So looks like it'll be around the £1700 mark for a couple to get PR.

Is there much of a price difference between doing it from the UK, or doing it from NZ (going over there on holiday working visas initially)?

Is a year about normal for EOI to AIP without a job offer?

[JandM]

Is a year about normal for EOI to AIP without a job offer? You're asking the 'how long is a piece of string?' question. You can look at NZIS London and Auckland websites for their statements of average processing times, but who knows who will be average? You can look at the timelines of forum members on here, to see what's been happening to them. Holdups can happen because NZIS want more evidence of something or other from you, or your medical could show up something that gets it referred to the MA who asks for more tests.

[Tia Maria]

Not sure how up to date this is anymore but just giving it a bump. :D

Cheers

Tia

[nickiware]

now I know where our money goes every month!

[Tia Maria]

Has anybody got up to date prices for airfares?

In particular 'One way adult fares' - just wondering how far off the current figures in the list are?

Cheers

Tia

[Manks]

Has anybody got up to date prices for airfares?

In particular 'One way adult fares' - just wondering how far off the current figures in the list are?


I've just been looking up flight prices in case we're ready to move next month (all prices include taxes).

Economy = GBP 993
Premium economy = GBP 1,500
Business = GBP 2,300

This is compared to one-way fares from LAX, where Business class is over US$6,000!! It is crazy when you think about it. The Business fare from the UK goes via LAX and yet is about 1/3 cheaper!

[diogenese]

I have just flown one way from UK to NZ. £720 cattle class. Singapore airlines LHR to SIN on an A380 was great, the 777 from SIN to AKL wasn't :(
My flight from Auckland to Christchurch was $60, that's less than the taxi from the airport to Auckland CBD!

[liam101]

ITA IS BEING QUOTED AT £685 on this thread, I have just received my paper work to complete and they have quoted £865. Is this due to being a family of 4? or have prices gone up?

Thanks.

[Duncan74]

Prices have gone up several times in the last 3 years.

[JandM]

Yes, the first post on the thread dates from 2007, and additions are at many times between then and now - check the date above individual postings to be sure when they were up-to-date.

[liam101]

Noticed 1st post was 2007 however, it was being further stated in Jan 10. Top info in this but how up to date is the Jan 10 post? Please excuse my nievity.
Best wishes to all.

[Duncan74]

It's a list people were adding to and reposting to try to keep in one place. You've got the price from NZIS which I assume is right. When you're ready perhaps you may want to repost the list with the updated price in it and other costs.

[liam101]

It's a list people were adding to and reposting to try to keep in one place. You've got the price from NZIS which I assume is right. When you're ready perhaps you may want to repost the list with the updated price in it and other costs.

Duncan,
Thank you, will do.

[Tia Maria]

Thanks Manks, diogenese and liam101!

Ultimate List - Last updated Sept 2010 - a rough guideline only....use only as a starting point to establishing true up-to-date costs.

All these prices have been provided by members of the ENZ forum at some point over the last few years - as a result some may be out of date, or may not apply to your particular situation.

Please DO add to the list, (just copy and paste with new details added), and please DO edit it when something is out of date. It is more effective if you change the list rather than add a post as the posts sometimes get missed. Although posts are also useful for more detailed info! :D

Getting There:

Application

EOI: £155
ITA: £865 (to be confirmed)
Lodging partnership application: £420
Migrant Levy: £420
Migrant Levy (partnership): £150
Migrant levy for SMC: £115 each (max £460 per family)
Postage approx: £30
Police checks (1 adult): £35
Birth certificate: 1 A4 copy needed £10
NZQA: £244

Medicals

Medicals: £700 (family of four)
Medicals: £350 (one person - central London costs)
Medicals: £700 for family of 5. Adult £200 + £60 xray, kids £60 each.

Shipping

Removals: £3200 (3 bed semi)
Removals: £3200 (1 bed flat - 20' reefer with John Mason)
Storage in UK: £250 a month with Easistore, Surrey & Sussex. (3 bed house)
Shipping insurance: not sure yet but probably £300 - £500
Shipping 12 boxes over and insurance - £600

Flights

Adult Flight: Economy = GBP 993, Premium economy = GBP 1,500, Business = GBP 2,300
Adult Flight: one way from UK to NZ. £720 cattle class. Singapore airlines
Child Flight: ???

Pets

Shipping Pets: (2 cats, Golden Arrow) - £1350, Meduim dog - £1700 (GA)

On Arrival:

Living

Motel (per week): $500 (hamilton) $700 (Central Auckland)
Rental (3 bed per week): $400 (Hamilton) $750-$850 (Central Auckland) $400-$500 (Chch furnished)
Food/essentials: $300/week (family of 4)
Shopping: $150/week for 3

Car

Car: $11,000 (6yr old jap import medium sized family car, reasonable mileage)
Combined car & contents insurance: $125/month
Car Insurance: $330/yr fully comp 12yr Subaru Legacy Wagon (Chch),
Petrol: $200/month (obviously depends on amount of driving)
WOF: $60/6 months
Car Registration: $130/year

Travel:

Monthly Bus Pass: Auckland: $170

Utilities:

Mobile Phone: $75/month
Power & Gas: $200/month on Direct Debit (up to $600! in villa in winter with no heat/insulation)
Electric: $140 (3 bed)
Broadband and Telephone: $100 per month (calls extra)
Broadband internet connection: (once in rental) $25 - $50/month (depends on package/speed etc)
Rates and Water Rates: $290 and $160 per qtr approx
Rates: £225 per 1/4 (Hastings)
Car, House and Contents Insurance - $120

Pets:

Dog Registration/Licence (Christchurch): $75/yr
Dog charges (Auckland): $ 90 if paid before end July or $120 after.
Dog charges (Wellington): $85 ($64) for neutered and $120 ($99) for non-neutered dogs (figures in brackets for responsible owners).
Vaccination, Yearly booster Dog: $120 (Akl)
Kennel Fees: Medium Dog $25 per night
Cattery Fees: $14 a day
Pet Sitter: $18 for one visit, $25 for two visits
Yearly Cat Vaccination: $70 (trivac)
Cat Insurance: $200 annually

Schools & Kids

School 'donation': $50/child/year
Decile 2 (secondary school): $75 per child or $120 per family
Decile 3: $60 for 1 child, $100 for family
Decile 7: $475 for two children ($300 for one)
Decile 10: $440 for College, $250 for Intermediate and $200 for Primary. (Auckland),
Decile 10 primary: $171 a year for fees (Auckland)
Decile 10 primary: $350 ($335 if paid early) (Auckland)
Decile 10, Catholic Primary, Auckland: $250 per term = $1,000 a year

Stationery: $10/child/term
Stationery: $42/term
Stationery: $80/year
High School work books: $70 - $100

School trips: $10/child/term
School camps/trips: $100 - $1400 each depending on where they go
School bus pass: $50 per term
School Uniform: estimate about $500-$600
Uniform: (2 fleece, 2 shorts, 2 trousers and 3 poloshirts) - $300 approx
PE kit: $200

Kindy Private: $15-20 3hr per session (Auckland)

Swimming Lessons: for 10 wks $80-170 (Auckland)
Swimming Lessons: $99 (10 weeks Auckland)
Swimming Lessons; $58 per month incl. discount for paying by DDR (Auckland)
Soccer League: $115 (for 6 year old/season - Auckland)
Soccer kit: $78
Soccer shoes:
Guitar Lessons: $160 per term

University

Fees with PR: $2500 (semester)
Residency (full board): $2800 (semester)

Health

Dentist: Extraction & Xray: $120
Root Canal: $1000
Doctor: Auckland: Under 6: $15, over 6 & Adult: $40
Auckland: Under 6: free, over 6 & adult: $40
Hastings: Adult: $22 ($25 after Hours) also Adult: $28, Child: $25
Medicines: Antibiotics: $3-$12

Visa Issues

Renewing UK Passport: $341.80 (from high commission website), $412 for 48 pages
Moving RRV into new passport: $80
Getting IRRV: $140 per family (covers everyone that was on the original PR application)
Citizenship: $460 per adult, $230 per child.
NZ Passport after citizenship, $150 (valid 5 years)
NZ Passport for Kiwi Babies: $80

Misc

Bank Charges: $15/month
NZ Driving Theory Test:

Please feel free to add any extra info you think would be helpful.

Cheers

Tia

[Tia Maria]

Liam101 - I can see how it would be confusing so I've added a bit of extra info for those coming across the thread for the first time. It was originally put together as a starting point for those trying to work out all the costs involved.

The idea was to not only to have the formal costs but also lots of those 'extras' like pet shipping or childcare, which can take sometime to track down, and to have it all in one place.

In the past I have edited it but I don't get on as often these days, so really it's best if everyone just adds to the list when they have some new info or notice that something is out of date.

It's very simple to edit - I just hit reply, copy the last list, paste, put in the new info and add in the bold - although the last bit is just to make it pretty....

I've put in your new ITA cost, which you can confirm later as to whether it is an individual cost or a family one. I'm afraid I've been here nearly 5 years now so ITAs are a dim and distant memory to me. :D

Cheers

Tia

[girlwithanewf]

Just some info to add to that list:

Dog registration Wellington: neutered dogs $110 non-neutered dogs $152 ($52.50 for responsible dog owners but you can't have that price until you have been registered for a year and there are specific criteria such as your property has to be completely fenced in)

Dancing classes for children (Wellington) $100 term (1 hour per week)

Decile 10 primary (Wellington) fees $285 ($235 if paid early)

[JandM]

Thanks, Tia! I've just added a line to the very first post, telling people to look to the end of the thread.

[Manks]

Tia - I can confirm that the SMC ITA now costs £865 to lodge. We paid it in July.

I can also tell you that the Migrant Levy is now £145 each on SMC. We paid that on 31st August.

You might also want to add to the UK police certificate line that £35 is for standard service (10 days) or £70 for expedited (2 days).