I seem to remember hearing the average wage is around $NZ 36,000.
bread $2.65 - 750gm
milk $3.00 - 2L
butter $2.09 - 500gm
californian oranges $3.49 kg
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rent from $150/wk >>>>>>
housing ,,,,, depends on the city , here from 100K
cars $$$$$$$ I paid $7500 for the '82 300D 5 yrs ago .
sunshine , fresh air , fantastic scenery , low population density ,,,,,,,, all free ,
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