The amount of money you need to live on at university will vary depending on your circumstances, however all students should budget for the following expenses:
What are other expenses?
These are some of the things you may like to consider when considering your budget. The prices quoted below are subject to change.
| Textbooks |
This will depend on what course you are taking but allow up to NZ$1,000 for course related costs. |
| Bus trips |
NZ$3.30 one way or NZ$$2.30 from Lincoln to Christchurch with a Metrocard. |
| Recreation Centre |
NZ$90.00 for a full year membership, or NZ$65.00 per semester. |
| Dining hall |
You can get a large hot meal for NZ$7.00 or a small meal for NZ$4.50. |
| Mrs O's - one of the University's cafes |
Jug of beer NZ$7.60
Cappuccino NZ$3.00 |
| CBS Canterbury Arena |
Netball game - NZ$25.00 |
| Mt Hutt season lift pass |
NZ$549.00 |
| Interisland Ferry |
Between $55.00 - $75.00 (passenger fare only) |
| Sky TV |
Free to students in the catered halls. |
| Car parking on campus |
Free |