Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is about the same as in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.57 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$4.68 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.58 (AU$4.17) | AU$4.50 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.99 (AU$3.63) | AU$3.70 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (AU$5.20) | AU$5.28 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.71 (AU$3.38) | AU$3.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.21 (AU$2.01) | AU$2.69 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 16% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,701 (AU$2,456) | AU$2,726 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,829 (AU$1,663) | AU$1,836 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (AU$225) | AU$355 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (AU$1,631) | AU$1,970 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (AU$1,235) | AU$1,524 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (AU$140) | AU$318 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (AU$67) | AU$61 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$690 (AU$627) | AU$690 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$227 (AU$206) | AU$211 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (AU$25) | AU$35 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 20% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Darwin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (AU$117) | AU$143 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (AU$64) | AU$95 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (AU$150) | AU$144 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (AU$198) | AU$161 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 14% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,760 (AU$37,070) | AU$31,170 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (AU$2.49) | AU$1.67 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$105 (AU$95) | AU$87 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 31% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (AU$4.94) | AU$18 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$45 (AU$41) | AU$76 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (AU$5.00) | AU$5.17 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (AU$4.72) | AU$8 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.44 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (AU$3.30) | AU$3.94 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (AU$24) | AU$31 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 13% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (AU$66) | AU$59 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (AU$30) | AU$40 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (AU$176) | AU$162 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (AU$95) | AU$104 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.40 (AU$4.91) | AU$5.40 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (AU$674) | AU$542 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (AU$51) | AU$77 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 71 prices entered by 9 different people.
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