Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (C$5.60) | C$5.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.14 (C$1.76) | C$1.98 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (C$5.91) | C$3.17 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.31 (C$3.55) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.05 (C$2.51) | C$3.76 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (C$4.70) | C$3.41 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.49 (C$2.88) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.39 (C$1.97) | C$1.93 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,523 (C$2,077) | C$2,136 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,902 (C$1,565) | C$1,257 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (C$203) | C$124 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (C$1,477) | C$1,120 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (C$1,118) | C$805 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (C$127) | C$66 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (C$61) | C$54 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$691 (C$569) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (C$188) | C$97 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (C$106) | C$60 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (C$58) | C$39 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (C$136) | C$98 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (C$180) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,898 (C$32,844) | C$22,942 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.59 (C$2.13) | C$1.67 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$101 (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (C$4.47) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (C$35) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 (C$4.05) | C$3.85 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (C$4.27) | C$4.33 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (C$2.48) | C$3.16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (C$59) | C$51 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (C$27) | C$27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (C$159) | C$135 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (C$86) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (C$4.28) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (C$610) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (C$0.85) | C$0.24 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (C$46) | C$37 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (C$27) | C$11 | + 150% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2023.
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