Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 37% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (€12) | €9 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€8) | €5.45 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.22) | €3.75 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (€1.26) | €1.23 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.47) | €3.25 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.11 (€3.06) | €1.35 | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€5.09) | €4.12 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.66 (€2.19) | €1.36 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.54 (€1.52) | €0.68 | + 122% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.91 (€2.94) | €1.14 | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.11 (€1.87) | €2.02 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.57 (€0.94) | €0.90 | + 4% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 130% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,164 (€1,296) | €426 | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,537 (€921) | €302 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$310 (€186) | €122 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,602 (€960) | €316 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,145 (€686) | €245 | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$286 (€171) | €94 | + 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$60 (€36) | €21 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$690 (€413) | €351 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$239 (€143) | €71 | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €5.67 | + 154% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$131 (€78) | €83 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (€36) | €40 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$140 (€84) | €70 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$168 (€101) | €71 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,721 (€22,595) | €23,202 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.11 (€1.27) | €1.57 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$92 (€55) | €39 | + 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €3.23 | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€3.00) | €5.59 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (€29) | €32 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (€5.00) | €3.88 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.77 (€2.86) | €3.80 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.72 (€3.42) | €3.50 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.60 (€2.16) | €1.53 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.87 (€2.32) | €1.83 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (€14) | €11 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 46% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$64 (€38) | €22 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (€21) | €15 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (€88) | €38 | + 135% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (€73) | €46 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (€3.00) | €3.40 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.20) | €3.22 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$748 (€448) | €792 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.95 (€0.57) | €0.24 | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$51 (€31) | €38 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €4.08 | + 307% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 45% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,026 (NZ$3,382) in Hamilton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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