037 - Cost of Living in NZ 2023

Kia ora, and welcome back!

One of the most talked about topics within our private NZ AHEAD community Slack group is the cost of living. How much do things COST in New Zealand? How much can you expect to spend per month on groceries, petrol (or gas for those of you not in the UK!), internet, utilities, insurance, rates?

In this week's show, Brian and I share EXACTLY what it costs for a (greedy) family of four (practically two adults now) to live each month in NZ. We hope that you find this helpful. Enjoy!

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