Homestay costs

Building Bridges Between Japan & New Zealand

Homestay:

Processing fee: 40,000 yen (covers visa processing, Homestay set up, communication with Homestay family and the University)
Homestay family and the University)
Homestay: $NZ 200 per week (covers food [3 meals per day], utilities & room
Transportation: $NZ 10 per day
Language Learning Fee: depending on options in either Massey or Christchurch see Language Learning Options below
Language Learning options in New Zealand
Massey University [$NZ 3090] 9 week course. shorter or longer options available
Christchurch: Trowland Homestay-private tutor ($125 per day includes accommodation, food, and English tutoring for 3 hours per day)

Other Costs:

Postage Stamps: $NZ 1.80 (143 yen)
Telephone Cards: $NZ 5.00 (400 yen), 10.00 (800 yen) & 20.00 (1,600 yen)
Telephone Calls: Local calls are free, call to Japan are 99 cents (80 yen) per minute
Bus: $NZ 3.50 (280 yen)
Taxi from Homestay to Massey University: $NZ 60.00 (4,800 yen) approximately
Food: ranges from $NZ 4.00 (400 yen) to $NZ 10.00 (800 yen)