Cost of living in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 58% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 55% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (4,551 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (3,209 Ft) | 2,721 Ft | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (1,665 Ft) | 1,240 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (550 Ft) | 417 Ft | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (2,144 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (1,864 Ft) | 868 Ft | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (2,013 Ft) | 2,075 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.58 (1,048 Ft) | 602 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.99 (912 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.71 (1,306 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (4,385 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.71 (849 Ft) | 717 Ft | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.21 (505 Ft) | 334 Ft | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 56% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,701 (617,472 Ft) | 406,549 Ft | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,829 (418,087 Ft) | 316,629 Ft | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$247 (56,476 Ft) | 51,587 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,794 (410,054 Ft) | 250,138 Ft | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,358 (310,350 Ft) | 190,386 Ft | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$154 (35,304 Ft) | 32,028 Ft | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (16,880 Ft) | 6,358 Ft | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$690 (157,644 Ft) | 129,933 Ft | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$227 (51,875 Ft) | 36,781 Ft | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (3,109 Ft) | 5,117 Ft | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (6,343 Ft) | 3,474 Ft | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$129 (29,470 Ft) | 24,893 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (16,018 Ft) | 12,038 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$165 (37,781 Ft) | 32,396 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (49,883 Ft) | 40,478 Ft | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 63% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,760 (9,317,923 Ft) | 9,737,730 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (625 Ft) | 625 Ft | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$105 (23,900 Ft) | 8,979 Ft | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,375 Ft | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 26% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (2,376 Ft) | 3,153 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.43 (1,241 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$45 (10,349 Ft) | 20,661 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (1,896 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (1,256 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.19 (1,186 Ft) | 1,684 Ft | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.01 (688 Ft) | 836 Ft | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (829 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (5,980 Ft) | 5,252 Ft | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, New Zealand (New Zealand) is 110% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Hamilton, New Zealand | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (16,512 Ft) | 9,052 Ft | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (7,533 Ft) | 4,674 Ft | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$193 (44,208 Ft) | 17,151 Ft | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (23,816 Ft) | 15,098 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (3,080 Ft) | 2,270 Ft | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.40 (1,235 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (2,203 Ft) | 837 Ft | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$741 (169,420 Ft) | 246,766 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.03 (235 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 706% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$56 (12,767 Ft) | 18,979 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (7,609 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | + 247% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 430 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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