Most produce in NZ is seasonally price adjusted. Avocados are available cheaply (50 to 70 cents) here for about 6 months a year. They are more expensive for a month or two on either side of that; and there are a few months a year where either you just can't get them (in Hawke's Bay) or they are $5 each (in Auckland). You will get used to it after the first year, then you will have overseas visitors, and you will think they are insane for paying $7 for a tiny bunch of asparagus.
Originally Posted by
bond
Sure you can get avocados, you just need to remortgage the house to buy any.