Cost of Living in
Hamilton

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Hamilton, New Zealand. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Hamilton
72Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78

Rent Per Month

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$5,967.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$5,370.30
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$554.35
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$498.91
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,529.74
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$882.72
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,580.66
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$701.12
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$29.84
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$60.86
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$60.86

General

International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$23,868.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$40.28
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$65.64
Men's Leather Business Shoes$111.38
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$128.29
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$11.34
Tomatoes (1 lb)$2.98
Bananas (1 lb)$1.08
Oranges (1 lb)$1.52
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.24
Potatoes (1 kg)$2.13
Onions (1 lb)$0.67
Onions (1 kg)$1.48
Local Cheese (1 lb)$2.59
Tomatoes (1 kg)$6.56
Local Cheese (1 kg)$5.72
Bananas (1 kg)$2.38
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.97
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$27.12
Oranges (1 kg)$3.36
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$2.36
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.36
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$2,658.56
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.83
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$28,337.28
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$24,261.82

Markets

White Rice (1 kg)$2.02
White Rice (1 lb)$0.91
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$5.48
Apples (1 kg)$2.77
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.56
Apples (1 lb)$1.26
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$7.52
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.97
Bottled Water (50 oz)$0.97
Eggs (12, Large Size)$5.77
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$12.08
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$3.41
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.31
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.19
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$2.55
Bottled Water (12 oz)$2.55
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$42.94

Restaurants

Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$4.18
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$4.18
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$4.33
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$4.33
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$77.57
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$3.58
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$8.95
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$6.56
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$12.83
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$6.56

Sports And Leisure

Cinema Ticket (International Release)$14.62
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$26.85

Transportation

Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.66
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$1.64
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$3.85

Utilities (Monthly)

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$60.66
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$38.79

Districts & Neighborhoods