Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is about the same as in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Darwin | Hamilton, New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.83 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.55 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$2.14 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.41 (NZ$5.88) | NZ$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.16 (NZ$4.52) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.25 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$4.31 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.56 (NZ$3.87) | NZ$3.05 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (NZ$5.73) | NZ$5.71 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (NZ$22) | NZ$17 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.86 (NZ$4.19) | NZ$3.49 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (NZ$2.54) | NZ$2.39 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Darwin | Hamilton, New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,587 (NZ$2,810) | NZ$2,523 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,772 (NZ$1,925) | NZ$1,902 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$349 (NZ$379) | NZ$247 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,021 (NZ$2,195) | NZ$1,794 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,397 (NZ$1,517) | NZ$1,358 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$337 (NZ$366) | NZ$154 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (NZ$76) | NZ$74 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$628 (NZ$682) | NZ$691 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (NZ$224) | NZ$228 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (NZ$33) | NZ$28 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Darwin | Hamilton, New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 (NZ$155) | NZ$129 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$118 (NZ$128) | NZ$70 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 (NZ$195) | NZ$165 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$187 (NZ$204) | NZ$218 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Darwin | Hamilton, New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,363 (NZ$35,152) | NZ$39,898 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.65 (NZ$1.80) | NZ$2.59 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$101 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (NZ$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Darwin | Hamilton, New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (NZ$14) | NZ$5.43 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (NZ$92) | NZ$42 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.22 (NZ$5.67) | NZ$4.93 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.19 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.86 (NZ$3.11) | NZ$3.01 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.57 (NZ$3.87) | NZ$3.63 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (NZ$31) | NZ$26 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Darwin | Hamilton, New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (NZ$66) | NZ$72 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (NZ$43) | NZ$33 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 (NZ$176) | NZ$193 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (NZ$133) | NZ$104 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (NZ$18) | NZ$13 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (NZ$5.87) | NZ$5.20 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$741 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$1.03 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (NZ$84) | NZ$56 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (NZ$37) | NZ$33 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 74 prices entered by 9 different people.
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