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Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (£5.46) | £5.50 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£4.06) | £3.42 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.88 (£0.97) | £0.81 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (£3.43) | £2.15 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.22 (£2.69) | £1.37 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (£3.33) | £4.65 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.83 (£1.97) | £1.77 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.57 (£1.33) | £0.79 | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.68 (£2.92) | £1.64 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.19 (£1.64) | £1.76 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.38 (£0.71) | £0.76 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,266 (£1,166) | £1,307 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,392 (£717) | £1,091 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (£127) | £181 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,333 (£686) | £686 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,018 (£524) | £568 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$328 (£169) | £117 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$60 (£31) | £22 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$639 (£329) | £356 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$217 (£112) | £79 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (£10) | £12 | - 18% | |
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$124 (£64) | £67 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (£33) | £32 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$141 (£73) | £60 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$166 (£85) | £64 | + 34% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,621 (£20,399) | £17,989 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.79 (£0.92) | £1.14 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$104 (£54) | £60 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (£8) | £3.17 | + 137% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (£2.57) | £5.88 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (£27) | £61 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (£4.44) | £2.60 | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.71 (£2.43) | £1.39 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.60 (£2.88) | £3.06 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.63 (£1.87) | £1.57 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (£2.16) | £1.96 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (£12) | £15 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$54 (£28) | £36 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (£18) | £18 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$132 (£68) | £68 | - 0% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$132 (£68) | £56 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.64 (£2.39) | £2.76 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (£3.55) | £4.24 | - 16% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$1,060 (£545) | £401 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.96 (£0.49) | £0.04 | + 1130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$61 (£31) | £37 | - 17% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$24 (£12) | £9 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.515
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/
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For example, you would need at least £3,857
(NZ$7,491)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberdeen.
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