Cost of living in Hamilton

compared to
Cost of living in Hamilton vs. New Zealand overall average

Hamilton is 8.4% more expensive than New Zealand overall.

Restaurants
pay 12.1% more in Hamilton
Groceries
pay 0.6% more in Hamilton
Transportation
pay 2.3% less in Hamilton
Housing
pay 6.2% less in Hamilton
Childcare
pay 52.3% more in Hamilton
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.5% more in Hamilton
Clothing
pay 1.2% less in Hamilton

The cost of childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Hamilton are more expensive than in New Zealand. Expenses including housing, transportation, and clothing are lower in Hamilton.

Hamilton Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $13.14
NZ$23.31
$8.96 - $14.93
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.36
NZ$14.84
$8.36 - $8.96
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.37
NZ$4.20
$1.79 - $2.72

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$1.61
NZ$2.86
$1.02 - $3.58
Local cheese (8 oz) $2.68
NZ$4.76
$1.49 - $5.97
Milk (1 gallon) $6.58
NZ$11.68
$4.52 - $7.91

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.21
NZ$11.02
$5.88 - $6.31
Monthly public transit pass $46.74
NZ$82.94
$29.86 - $56.09
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $23,285.40
NZ$41,319.15
$23,285.40 - $23,888.58

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$49.87
NZ$88.49
$43.60 - $59.12
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $962.41
NZ$1,707.77
$672.46 - $1,254.15
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $857.20
NZ$1,521.08
$621.10 - $1,045.13

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $836.10
NZ$1,483.63
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $17,916.44
NZ$31,792.11
$11,944.29 - $23,888.58

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.97
NZ$10.60
$3.58 - $7.76
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.43
NZ$6.09
$2.69 - $8.17
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$23.89
NZ$42.39
$22.69 - $26.87

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$65.69
NZ$116.57
$29.86 - $89.58
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$46.13
NZ$81.86
$26.87 - $59.12
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$91.97
NZ$163.20
$59.72 - $232.91

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in New Zealand to see the average cost of cities throughout New Zealand, like Invercargill, Hastings, Palmerston North, North Shore, Hamilton, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in New Zealand compared to Hamilton.

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