The cost of renting an apartment in New Zealand will also vary according to the area that you are living in but is fairly reasonable when compared with cities in other countries. A one bedroom apartment in a city centre costs on average almost $720. monthly pass will depend on the area that you are living in but can cost anything between $40 and $100. The average cost of taking a taxi ride in a city centre (5km journey) is around $11. Car purchases are in the region of $27,000 for a mid-sized family car.