Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$5.57 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.14 (AU$1.97) | AU$1.43 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.31 (AU$3.98) | AU$4.50 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.05 (AU$2.81) | AU$3.51 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (AU$5.27) | AU$5.22 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.49 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.51 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.39 (AU$2.21) | AU$2.58 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,521 (AU$2,326) | AU$2,541 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,902 (AU$1,755) | AU$1,571 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (AU$228) | AU$208 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (AU$1,655) | AU$1,462 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (AU$1,253) | AU$1,139 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (AU$143) | AU$180 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (AU$68) | AU$63 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$691 (AU$638) | AU$725 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (AU$210) | AU$215 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (AU$26) | AU$30 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 30% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (AU$119) | AU$93 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (AU$65) | AU$52 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (AU$153) | AU$128 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (AU$201) | AU$111 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,898 (AU$36,819) | AU$27,952 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.79 (AU$2.57) | AU$1.72 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$101 (AU$93) | AU$108 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$27 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 25% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (AU$5.01) | AU$18 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (AU$39) | AU$70 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 (AU$4.55) | AU$4.95 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (AU$4.79) | AU$5.53 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (AU$2.78) | AU$2.66 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (AU$3.35) | AU$3.81 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (AU$24) | AU$27 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (AU$67) | AU$65 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (AU$178) | AU$114 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (AU$96) | AU$114 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (AU$4.80) | AU$4.93 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (AU$684) | AU$720 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (AU$52) | AU$59 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (AU$31) | AU$30 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 42 prices entered by 9 different people.
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