- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- New Zealand
- London
- Hamilton
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London (United Kingdom) and Hamilton (New Zealand)
| Food | 0% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 0% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.68 (NZ$26) | NZ$26 | 0% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (NZ$10.45) | NZ$8.83 | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.62 (NZ$8.63) | NZ$8.67 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (NZ$1.98) | NZ$2.29 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.78 (NZ$5.19) | NZ$4.30 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.48 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$3.25 | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 (NZ$7.07) | NZ$6.19 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (NZ$4.02) | NZ$2.70 | 49% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £2.09 (NZ$3.91) | NZ$7 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.56 (NZ$2.91) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.52 (NZ$15.92) | NZ$17.33 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.94 (NZ$3.61) | NZ$2.74 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$3.50 | 41% |
| Housing | 116% | ||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £2,214 (NZ$4,135) | NZ$1,450 | 185% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £115 (NZ$215) | NZ$213 | 1% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £21 (NZ$39) | NZ$57 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £490 (NZ$915) | NZ$1,076 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £107 (NZ$200) | NZ$160 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.70 (NZ$12.52) | NZ$26 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10.03 (NZ$18.73) | NZ$20 | 6% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £74 (NZ$139) | NZ$127 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £35 (NZ$65) | NZ$54 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £64 (NZ$120) | NZ$150 | 20% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £71 (NZ$132) | NZ$135 | 2% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,539 (NZ$34,624) | NZ$44,373 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (NZ$2.59) | NZ$2.11 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £125 (NZ$233) | NZ$120 | 95% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.32 (NZ$30) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.88 (NZ$10.98) | NZ$18.36 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.80 (NZ$7.11) | NZ$7.03 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.36 (NZ$4.41) | NZ$4.75 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 (NZ$6.93) | NZ$6.32 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 (NZ$4.30) | NZ$3.83 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.13 (NZ$3.98) | NZ$5.93 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (NZ$38) | NZ$21 | 78% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (NZ$59) | NZ$60 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (NZ$40) | NZ$31 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (NZ$254) | NZ$147 | 73% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £75 (NZ$140) | NZ$138 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9.14 (NZ$17.06) | NZ$14 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (NZ$4.95) | NZ$4.67 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.81 (NZ$7.12) | NZ$6.50 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 (NZ$244) | NZ$182 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.27 (NZ$0.50) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £66 (NZ$123) | NZ$78 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.63 (NZ$14.25) | NZ$19.40 | 27% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,592 prices entered by 1,001 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$3,626
(£1,942)
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
NZ$2,500
in Hamilton.