Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 | NZ$25 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 | NZ$15 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 | NZ$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.14 | NZ$2.22 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 | NZ$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 | NZ$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 | NZ$9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.31 | NZ$4.29 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.05 | NZ$3.64 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 | NZ$3.35 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 | NZ$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.49 | NZ$4.18 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.39 | NZ$1.35 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 31% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,521 | NZ$4,482 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,902 | NZ$3,223 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 | NZ$260 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 | NZ$2,785 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 | NZ$1,949 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 | NZ$201 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 | NZ$70 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$691 | NZ$674 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 | NZ$254 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 | NZ$18 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 | NZ$31 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Auckland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 | NZ$135 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 | NZ$123 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 | NZ$162 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 | NZ$237 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,898 | NZ$87,678 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.79 | NZ$2.89 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$101 | NZ$177 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 25% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 | NZ$16 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 | NZ$5.62 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 | NZ$70 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 | NZ$9 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 | NZ$5.51 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 | NZ$3.30 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 | NZ$4.17 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 | NZ$39 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 9% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 | NZ$91 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 | NZ$43 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 | NZ$251 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 | NZ$150 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 | NZ$21 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 | NZ$5.62 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 | NZ$12 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 | NZ$979 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 | NZ$0.30 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 | NZ$82 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 | NZ$40 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 349 prices entered by 50 different people.
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