Cost of living in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 64% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 45% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (28 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (19 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.14 (2.97 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (11 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.31 (5.99 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.05 (4.24 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (8 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (24 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.49 (4.86 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.39 (3.33 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 51% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,523 (3,507 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,902 (2,644 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (343 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (2,494 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (1,887 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (215 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (103 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$691 (961 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (317 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (19 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (40 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 426% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 52% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (179 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (97 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (230 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (303 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 80% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,898 (55,464 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.59 (3.60 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$101 (140 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 12 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (8 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (58 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (12 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.93 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (4.19 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (5.04 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (36 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (New Zealand) is 119% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (100 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (46 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (269 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 572% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (145 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (19 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (1,030 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (1.43 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 746% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (78 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (46 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 388% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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