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  1. 16th November 2010, 06:08 PM #1
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    Default What is cheap in NZ?

    There are countless threads moaning about how 'abc' and 'xyz' is so expensive compared to another country.

    This question is highly dependent on where you are now and where you come from, but "What is cheap in NZ?"

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  3. 16th November 2010, 06:13 PM #2
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    Car insurance.

    I think I asked three times if she was sure that was the quote for the whole year.

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    Ginger Beer.

    Club / society memberships

    Private health insurance

    Parking

    Car servicing

    Hotels

    Sky HD ($10 per month add on compared to £10 in the UK)
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  5. 16th November 2010, 06:20 PM #4
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    If you come from the UK Fuel is cheaper. I love filling the car these days!
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    Car insurance for sure as well as contents insurance.

    Pineapple lumps.

    Second hand cars.

    Skiing.

    Parking.
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    Oh yes, I agree with the monkey about clubs- for kids and adults! Year at a decent tennis club for an adult: $180. Term of 40min swimming lessons for a kid (so ten lessons) in a clean outdoor pool with a ratio of about 4/5 to 1 adult who is IN the water with the kids: $90.
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    Outdoor swimming pools: $2 for kids, $3 for adults or $120 family season ticket (which I thought pricey after paying $90 in another NZ town).
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    Chicken wings (if you know where to buy). I'm in Christchurch and I pay $4.99/kg everyday special for better than Mad Butcher quality.
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  11. 16th November 2010, 07:13 PM #10
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    Swimming lessons - 30 mins a week for a term, $75.

    Public transport.
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