In Hamilton, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4649 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1877 monthly.
Hamilton is 31% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Hamilton is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Hamilton is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.
Hamilton is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of Hamilton's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs are 27% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.
Public transport in Hamilton is 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more cost-effective option.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 25.1 $ |
| Dinner | 75.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ |
Compare Hamilton with:
| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.38 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.68 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.76 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 74.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 93.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.22 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 140 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 214 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 70 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 822 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,386 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,072 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,865 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,537 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,509 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,014 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.58% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,851 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,314 $ |