Cost of living in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (£10) | £13 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (£7) | £5.57 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (£3.59) | £3.29 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (£1.09) | £0.87 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (£3.44) | £2.43 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (£3.79) | £1.91 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (£4.10) | £3.58 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.81 (£2.01) | £1.83 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.60 (£1.37) | £1.13 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (£3.01) | £2.17 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.44 (£1.82) | £1.61 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.32 (£1.22) | £1.31 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,523 (£1,330) | £1,272 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,902 (£1,003) | £1,057 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (£130) | £271 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (£946) | £661 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (£716) | £485 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (£81) | £125 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (£39) | £21 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$691 (£364) | £386 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (£120) | £110 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (£7) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (£15) | £12 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (£68) | £63 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (£37) | £30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (£87) | £72 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (£115) | £68 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,898 (£21,038) | £17,932 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.59 (£1.37) | £1.47 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$101 (£53) | £61 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (£5.48) | £3.03 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (£2.86) | £4.55 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (£4.37) | £2.75 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 (£2.60) | £1.32 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (£2.74) | £3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (£1.59) | £1.73 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (£1.91) | £1.61 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (£14) | £13 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 47% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (£38) | £31 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (£102) | £62 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (£55) | £60 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (£2.74) | £2.75 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (£5.08) | £3.83 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (£391) | £389 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (£0.54) | £0.10 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (£29) | £37 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (£18) | £9 | + 94% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 292 prices entered by 24 different people.
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