In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $15,600 and $20,000 per year ($300–380 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $20,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000