New Zealand Currency
Unit of Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Denominations:
Coins: 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 , $2 ; Notes: $5 , $10 , $20 , $50 , $100
Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted
Travellers Cheques: Are accepted at many hotels in New Zealand and tourist stores
ATMs: New Zealand has an advanced banking system - with a huge network of ATMs and EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer point of sale) facilities in most shops. Most overseas credit cards can be used in New Zealand ATMs, providing they have a 4-digit encoded pin-number.
Banking Hours: Most banks are open between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
GST:All services and goods in New Zealand are subject to a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Generally prices are GST inclusive, unless specifically stated.
Bureau de Change: Bureau de Change kiosks and foreign exchange desks are located in most major centres.
Budgeting your tour in New Zealand
The following gives an indication of the average prices you can expect to pay for certain goods and services - March 10:
Petrol Approx Price (NZ$) Litre 91 Unleaded (July 11) $1.98
Snack $3 -$5 Restaurant Meal $20 -$45
Lunch $8 -$11 Cappucino $3.50 -$4.50
Big Mac $6.50 Glass of Beer/Wine $6 - $7
Products:
Stamp for overseas postcard $2.00
Daily newspaper $1.50
Internet cafe $2 per ha
Unit of Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Denominations:
Coins: 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 , $2 ; Notes: $5 , $10 , $20 , $50 , $100
Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted
Travellers Cheques: Are accepted at many hotels in New Zealand and tourist stores
ATMs: New Zealand has an advanced banking system - with a huge network of ATMs and EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer point of sale) facilities in most shops. Most overseas credit cards can be used in New Zealand ATMs, providing they have a 4-digit encoded pin-number.
Banking Hours: Most banks are open between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
GST:All services and goods in New Zealand are subject to a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Generally prices are GST inclusive, unless specifically stated.
Bureau de Change: Bureau de Change kiosks and foreign exchange desks are located in most major centres.
Budgeting your tour in New Zealand
The following gives an indication of the average prices you can expect to pay for certain goods and services - March 10:
Petrol Approx Price (NZ$) Litre 91 Unleaded (July 11) $1.98
Snack $3 -$5 Restaurant Meal $20 -$45
Lunch $8 -$11 Cappucino $3.50 -$4.50
Big Mac $6.50 Glass of Beer/Wine $6 - $7
Products:
Stamp for overseas postcard $2.00
Daily newspaper $1.50
Internet cafe $2 per ha
New Zealand Currency and Costs
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South Island of New Zealand
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