Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Christchurch | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 | NZ$22 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 | NZ$14 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 | NZ$2.17 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 | NZ$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 | NZ$7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 | NZ$7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.58 | NZ$4.65 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.99 | NZ$3.77 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 | NZ$5.70 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 | NZ$23 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.71 | NZ$4.40 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.21 | NZ$2.52 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Christchurch | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,701 | NZ$2,714 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,829 | NZ$1,739 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 | NZ$167 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 | NZ$1,909 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 | NZ$1,124 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 | NZ$141 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 | NZ$78 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$690 | NZ$590 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$227 | NZ$233 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 | NZ$14 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 | NZ$29 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Christchurch | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 | NZ$133 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 | NZ$56 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 | NZ$178 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 | NZ$193 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Christchurch | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,760 | NZ$42,814 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 | NZ$2.80 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$105 | NZ$65 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$28 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Christchurch | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 | NZ$13 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$45 | NZ$60 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 | NZ$9 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.50 | NZ$5.31 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 | NZ$5.48 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 | NZ$3.54 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 | NZ$3.85 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 | NZ$38 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Christchurch | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 | NZ$61 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 | NZ$35 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 | NZ$243 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 | NZ$113 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 | NZ$18 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.40 | NZ$5.92 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 | NZ$976 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 | NZ$0.81 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 | NZ$78 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 | NZ$32 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 133 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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