It is recommended you allow at least $100 per week for general living costs if you are in pre-paid homestay accommodation. The homestay fee is $290 – 310 per week. If you choose to live in a flatting situation (sharing a house with others), you will likely be paying approximately $200 – $250 per week in rent, plus a portion of the monthly telephone (approx $45, excluding long distance calls) and electricity rental (approx $60 – $150). You can also expect to pay up to $250 per month for food, depending on the choice and price of the food you eat. These prices also vary greatly depending on how many people you share the house with. 

Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest and most diverse city, with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Living in Auckland, you are never more than 20 minutes away from one of the many beautiful beaches. ICL Education campus is located right in the heart of it all in the central CBD. Buses, trains and ferry are a short walk from the campus, making it easy to explore the city. You’ll never be stuck for things to do while in Auckland. The City Centre is by the amazing waterfront with thousands of boats which is why Auckland is called ‘The City of Sails’. Auckland has more boats per capital than any other city in the world! Auckland is the commercial heart of New Zealand, with a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. In the Mercer Consulting 2016 international survey, Auckland was ranked third in the world for its quality of living, for the third year running. The Auckland City website offers a good insight into all the things you can do in our wonderful city, at any budget. School staff will be happy to help you plan your travel.