- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (£5.99) | £5.50 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£4.11) | £3.42 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.88 (£0.98) | £0.83 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (£3.47) | £2.15 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.22 (£2.72) | £1.37 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (£3.37) | £4.69 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.83 (£2.00) | £1.77 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.57 (£1.34) | £0.79 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.68 (£2.96) | £1.64 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.19 (£1.66) | £1.76 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.38 (£0.72) | £0.79 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,266 (£1,180) | £1,307 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,392 (£725) | £1,091 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (£129) | £181 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,333 (£694) | £686 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,018 (£530) | £568 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$328 (£171) | £117 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$60 (£31) | £22 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$583 (£304) | £356 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$217 (£113) | £79 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (£11) | £12 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 (£64) | £67 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$141 (£73) | £60 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$166 (£86) | £64 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,621 (£20,642) | £17,989 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.86 (£0.97) | £1.16 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$104 (£54) | £60 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (£7) | £3.17 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (£2.60) | £4.75 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (£27) | £61 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (£4.49) | £2.66 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.71 (£2.46) | £1.39 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.60 (£2.92) | £3.14 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.47 (£1.81) | £1.63 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (£2.19) | £1.71 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (£12) | £14 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 40% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$54 (£28) | £37 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (£19) | £18 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$132 (£69) | £71 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$132 (£69) | £56 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.64 (£2.42) | £2.76 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (£3.59) | £4.16 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$1,060 (£552) | £420 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.96 (£0.50) | £0.04 | + 1145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$61 (£32) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (£13) | £9 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.521
GBP
/
NZD
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Cost of living in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,195
(NZ$8,053)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberdeen.
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