Tool
Budget Calculator
Pick your nationality, how long you want a buffer for, where you'll be based, and your spending style to see a realistic savings target — alongside your visa's official minimum funds requirement.
Your estimated budget
- Estimated weekly living cost
- NZ$520
- Living costs over 12 weeks
- NZ$6,240
- Starting buffer (bond + rent in advance)
- NZ$1,200
- Official minimum funds (Argentina)
- NZ$4,200
NZ$7,440realistic savings target
This is a third-party cost-of-living estimate, not an official government figure — see our cost of living guide for the breakdown these numbers are based on. The official minimum funds requirement is verified 2026-07-12 against immigration.govt.nz — always confirm the current figure before you apply.
This tool combines third-party cost-of-living estimates with your visa's official minimum funds requirement. It gives general information, not financial or immigration advice — your actual costs will vary.