Cost of living in Hamilton is 6% lower than in Waterford (without rent).
Rent in Hamilton is 34% cheaper than in Waterford.
Cost of living including rent in Hamilton is 24% lower than in Waterford.
Food in Hamilton is 5% cheaper than in Waterford.
Transport in Hamilton is 11% more expensive than in Waterford.
| Hamilton | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Hamilton | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.5 $ | 17.9 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.6 $ | 84 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.89 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 $ | 6.09 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ | 3.88 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 2.1 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 1.37 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.5 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.89 $ | 3.79 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.33 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.53 $ | 10.2 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 13.6 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.84 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 3.45 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.46 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 3.41 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 13.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 2.91 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 25.5 $ | 17.4 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 2.8 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.5 $ | 83.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ | 1.95 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.3 $ | 15 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ | 65.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ | 6.98 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.28 $ | 5.26 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 2.69 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 2.89 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 64 $ | 131 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 99.1 $ | 199 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52 $ | 48.5 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 815 $ | 1,202 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,536 $ | 2,113 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 922 $ | 1,506 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,632 $ | 2,600 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,766 $ | 3,831 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,001 $ | 2,755 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,061 $ | 3,165 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.84 % | 4.3 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36 $ | 47.3 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 13 $ | 
| Haircut | 13.5 $ | 16.3 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ | 91.7 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.5 $ | 82.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 888 $ | 1,019 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,283 $ | 7,809 $ |