- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Hamilton
- Aberdeen
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Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (£5.85) | £5.50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£4.39) | £3.36 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.01 (£1.08) | £0.80 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (£3.28) | £2.15 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.43 (£2.92) | £1.42 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (£3.24) | £4.91 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.48 (£1.87) | £1.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (£1.86) | £0.81 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (£3.32) | £1.64 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (£10) | £7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.63 (£1.95) | £1.79 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (£1.09) | £0.70 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,834 (£986) | £1,307 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,259 (£677) | £1,091 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$208 (£112) | £186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,204 (£647) | £686 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$909 (£489) | £568 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (£145) | £154 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$54 (£29) | £22 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$630 (£339) | £351 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$213 (£115) | £80 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (£5.44) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$19 (£10) | £12 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (£64) | £67 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (£32) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$136 (£73) | £60 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$158 (£85) | £64 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 0% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,281 (£21,652) | £17,989 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.83 (£0.98) | £1.15 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$108 (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (£8) | £3.17 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (£2.69) | £5.88 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (£27) | £74 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (£4.63) | £2.55 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.63 (£2.49) | £1.49 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.60 (£3.01) | £3.31 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.63 (£1.95) | £1.53 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.25 (£2.28) | £1.81 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (£13) | £15 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$54 (£29) | £35 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (£18) | £18 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$132 (£71) | £67 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$138 (£74) | £56 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.64 (£2.50) | £2.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (£3.70) | £3.56 | + 4% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (£0.25) | £0.04 | + 525% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$55 (£29) | £37 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$22 (£12) | £9 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 443 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hamilton (New Zealand) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,723
(NZ$6,926)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberdeen.
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