What to Bring to New Zealand - Top 5 Things

Some things are just crazy expensive here in New Zealand. If there's still some space in your bag, do not forget to bring the following items:

1. HIGHLIGHTERS. I couldn't believe they cost NZ$3.00 (PhP100.00) a piece here. Save yourself some money. Buy your highlighters at National Bookstore. And while you're at it, throw in some ballpens 

2. TEXTBOOKS. Halos mahulog ako sa silya ko nung nalaman ko NZ$100.00 (PhP3,450.00) yung isang textbook sa isang subject ko. Seryoso sila?! 3-5?! Ano yun, may kasamang e-reader?! 

If you get your course outline or syllabus early on, find out if they have the book available at Fully Booked or National and bring them with you to New Zealand. Dagdag mo na ilang mga notebooks.

3. POWER PLUG ADAPTER. An adapter can cost as much as NZ$12.00 (PhP400.00) at a convenience store here. But you can grab one (or two) at Ace Hardware or Handyman for only PhP90.00. Make sure it's AUS/NZ compatible though (image above).

4. UMBRELLA. Not only are umbrellas expensive here, they're poorly made. Mabilis masira yung meron dito. Isang malakas na hangin lang sira na kaagad. Better to bring the PhP200.00 umbrellas you can find at SM or Landmark.

5. OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES. Paracetamol and Loperamide might be over-the-counter medicines in the Philippines, but here in New Zealand, you won't be able to buy them without a doctor's prescription. So if I were you, I'd get some Biogesic and Diatabs from Mercury to bring with me to Auckland.