Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (£3.25) | £3.87 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (£1.07) | £1.20 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (£4.19) | £3.27 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (£3.64) | £2.36 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (£3.93) | £5.27 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.58 (£2.05) | £2.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.99 (£1.78) | £1.03 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (£2.55) | £2.83 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (£9) | £9 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.71 (£1.66) | £1.79 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.21 (£0.99) | £1.34 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,701 (£1,206) | £953 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,829 (£816) | £1,073 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (£110) | £297 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (£801) | £702 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (£606) | £544 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (£69) | £125 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (£33) | £25 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$690 (£308) | £418 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$227 (£101) | £129 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (£6) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (£12) | £13 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (£58) | £69 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (£74) | £99 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (£97) | £52 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,760 (£18,194) | £17,412 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (£1.22) | £1.52 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$105 (£47) | £65 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (£4.64) | £2.31 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (£2.42) | £4.96 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$45 (£20) | £94 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (£3.70) | £2.68 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (£2.45) | £1.57 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (£2.32) | £4.18 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (£1.34) | £2.17 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (£1.62) | £1.68 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (£12) | £13 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (£32) | £61 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (£15) | £15 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (£86) | £83 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (£47) | £72 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (£6) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.40 (£2.41) | £3.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (£4.30) | £4.42 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (£331) | £502 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (£0.46) | £0.09 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (£25) | £50 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (£15) | £11 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 87 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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