In Hamilton, Canada, living costs about $2154 per month for one person and $4699 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Hamilton are 51% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Hamilton is 16% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Hamilton is, on average, 0% lower than in Columbus.
Hamilton is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living in Hamilton is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses, which significantly impact overall affordability.
Food costs in Hamilton are 14% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping a notable expense.
Public transport in Hamilton is 67% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall living expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.9 $ |
| Dinner | 73.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.86 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.7 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 87.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 46.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.19 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 113 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 51.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,912 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 17,069 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,991 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,803 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.69% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 641 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,053 $ |