- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Hamilton
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (£11) | £15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (£6) | £5.50 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£4.65) | £3.36 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.01 (£1.14) | £0.80 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (£3.48) | £2.15 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.43 (£3.09) | £1.42 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (£3.43) | £4.91 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.48 (£1.98) | £1.69 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (£1.97) | £0.84 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (£3.52) | £1.64 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (£10) | £7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.63 (£2.07) | £1.80 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (£1.16) | £0.71 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,834 (£1,045) | £1,307 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,259 (£717) | £1,091 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$208 (£119) | £186 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,204 (£686) | £686 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$909 (£518) | £568 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (£154) | £154 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$54 (£31) | £22 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$630 (£359) | £351 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$213 (£121) | £80 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (£5.77) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$19 (£11) | £11 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (£68) | £67 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (£34) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$136 (£78) | £60 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$158 (£90) | £64 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,281 (£22,947) | £17,989 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.83 (£1.04) | £1.14 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$108 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (£8) | £3.17 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (£2.85) | £5.88 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (£28) | £73 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (£4.91) | £2.55 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.63 (£2.63) | £1.49 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.60 (£3.19) | £3.50 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.63 (£2.07) | £1.63 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.25 (£2.42) | £1.96 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (£13) | £14 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$54 (£31) | £36 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (£19) | £18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$132 (£75) | £67 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$138 (£78) | £56 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (£8) | £7 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.64 (£2.64) | £2.76 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (£3.92) | £3.65 | + 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$241 (£137) | £122 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (£0.26) | £0.04 | + 562% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$55 (£31) | £37 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$22 (£13) | £9 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least £3,956
(NZ$6,944)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberdeen.
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