- Cost of Living
- United States
- New Zealand
- Kansas City
- Hamilton
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kansas City (United States) and Hamilton (New Zealand)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $10.75 (NZ$13.18) | NZ$26 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.90 (NZ$7.24) | NZ$8.83 | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.94 (NZ$4.83) | NZ$8.67 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (NZ$2.88) | NZ$2.29 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (NZ$2.85) | NZ$4.30 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.35 (NZ$4.11) | NZ$3.25 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (NZ$6.65) | NZ$6.19 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 (NZ$4.51) | NZ$2.70 | 67% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (NZ$5.25) | NZ$7 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.96 (NZ$2.41) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.50 (NZ$17.78) | NZ$17.33 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$2.74 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (NZ$2.01) | NZ$3.50 | 42% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Kansas City (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,022 (NZ$1,253) | NZ$1,450 | 14% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (NZ$137) | NZ$213 | 35% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $40 (NZ$49) | NZ$57 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $515 (NZ$631) | NZ$1,076 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $96 (NZ$117) | NZ$160 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.86 (NZ$10.86) | NZ$26 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (NZ$25) | NZ$20 | 23% |
| Clothes | 30% | ||
| Clothes in Kansas City (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $44 (NZ$54) | NZ$127 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $39 (NZ$48) | NZ$54 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $79 (NZ$97) | NZ$150 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $78 (NZ$95) | NZ$135 | 30% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Kansas City (United States) is 56% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,720 (NZ$24,179) | NZ$44,373 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (NZ$1.21) | NZ$2.11 | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $36 (NZ$44) | NZ$120 | 63% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $21 (NZ$25) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Kansas City (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $5.83 (NZ$7.14) | NZ$18.36 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.14 (NZ$6.31) | NZ$7.03 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$4.75 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (NZ$5.69) | NZ$6.32 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.57 (NZ$3.15) | NZ$3.83 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.04 (NZ$3.73) | NZ$5.93 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18.43 (NZ$23) | NZ$21 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Kansas City (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (NZ$42) | NZ$60 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (NZ$25) | NZ$31 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (NZ$59) | NZ$147 | 60% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $73 (NZ$89) | NZ$138 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.50 (NZ$10.42) | NZ$14 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (NZ$4.55) | NZ$4.67 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.25 (NZ$5.21) | NZ$6.50 | 20% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $145 (NZ$178) | NZ$182 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (NZ$0.49) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $49 (NZ$60) | NZ$78 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $4.95 (NZ$6.07) | NZ$19.40 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,506 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kansas City (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
NZ$3,750
in Hamilton
you would need to make just about NZ$2,494
($2,034)
in Kansas City.