- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 75% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (5,114 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$13 (3,083 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (1,932 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (537 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (1,576 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.33 (1,316 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (1,863 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.61 (890 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.40 (593 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (1,500 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (4,358 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 45% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.06 (754 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.15 (283 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 72% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,346 (578,736 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,405 (346,491 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$214 (52,858 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,405 (346,491 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,113 (274,598 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$312 (76,900 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$60 (14,800 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 196% | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$583 (143,891 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$217 (53,561 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 168% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (3,393 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (5,005 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 401% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 43% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$125 (30,724 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 207% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (14,769 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$139 (34,260 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 585% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$166 (40,906 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 0% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,106 (9,646,319 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.05 (505 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$100 (24,722 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 34% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (3,364 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$4.60 (1,135 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (12,349 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (1,936 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.72 (1,164 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (1,357 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.63 (896 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.86 (951 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (5,427 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 443% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 19% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$55 (13,664 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (8,414 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$79 (19,390 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$128 (31,539 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 531% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (3,371 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (1,198 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (1,973 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$864 (213,185 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.83 (204 ₦) | 200 ₦ | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$58 (14,399 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 188% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$26 (6,348 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 1170% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 39% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,860,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 1,143,760 ₦
(NZ$4,637)
in Hamilton.
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