In Hamilton, New Zealand, living costs about $1671 per month for one person and $4007 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Hamilton is 52% more expensive overall.
Hamilton is 6% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Hamilton is, on average, 30% lower than in Columbus.
Hamilton tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of Hamilton's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food prices in Hamilton are 42% higher than the European benchmark.
Public transport costs in Hamilton are 23% higher than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner | 81.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.36 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 59.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 64 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 99 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 815 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,536 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 922 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,632 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,766 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,001 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,061 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.84% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 13.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 888 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,283 $ |