Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 12% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (AU$2.16) | AU$1.67 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$4.54 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.58 (AU$4.12) | AU$4.80 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.99 (AU$3.58) | AU$3.32 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (AU$5.13) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (AU$17) | AU$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.71 (AU$3.34) | AU$3.10 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.21 (AU$1.99) | AU$2.76 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,701 (AU$2,427) | AU$3,193 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,829 (AU$1,643) | AU$2,168 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (AU$222) | AU$267 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (AU$1,612) | AU$2,398 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (AU$1,220) | AU$1,749 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (AU$139) | AU$207 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (AU$66) | AU$55 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$690 (AU$620) | AU$469 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$227 (AU$204) | AU$271 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (AU$25) | AU$42 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 11% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (AU$116) | AU$112 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (AU$63) | AU$86 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (AU$149) | AU$168 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (AU$196) | AU$128 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 4% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,760 (AU$36,625) | AU$31,916 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (AU$2.46) | AU$1.99 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$105 (AU$94) | AU$107 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 26% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (AU$4.88) | AU$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$45 (AU$41) | AU$76 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (AU$4.94) | AU$4.10 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (AU$4.66) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (AU$2.71) | AU$3.59 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (AU$3.26) | AU$2.99 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (AU$24) | AU$34 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (AU$65) | AU$70 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (AU$30) | AU$33 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (AU$174) | AU$175 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (AU$94) | AU$88 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.40 (AU$4.85) | AU$4.77 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (AU$666) | AU$738 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (AU$0.92) | AU$0.90 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (AU$50) | AU$67 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (AU$30) | AU$39 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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