It'll buy you nine bags of mixed veges, washed down by almost the same in litres of milk, but low-income Kiwis will have to stretch their new $27 a week cost of living payment a bit further for a new set of luxury Italian wheels or a city-fringe home.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced during yesterday's Budget those who earned less than $70,000 in the past year would receive a total of $350 over three months to help tackle soaring living costs.
About 2.1 million people will receive the payment, expected to cost taxpayers $814 million.
Based on a Countdown grocery shop, the extra $27 a week would cover a substantial amount of basic food items, although most would aim for a more varied diet.
