Cost of living in Hamilton

In Hamilton, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4649 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1877 monthly.

How expensive is Hamilton compared to other cities?

Hamilton is 31% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Hamilton compare to your city?

Hamilton is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Hamilton is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Hamilton?

Who is Hamilton a good fit for?

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.

FAQ

Why is Hamilton so expensive?

The primary driver of Hamilton's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Hamilton?

Yes, food costs are 27% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Hamilton?

Public transport in Hamilton is 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more cost-effective option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1877 $
Without Rent
795 $
Rent & Utilities
1082 $
Food
605 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4014 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
63.4K

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Restaurants

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 $

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Markets

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 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.76 $
Monthly Pass 74.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.94 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.5 $

Personal Care

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 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 140 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 214 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70 $

Rent per Month

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 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,537 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,509 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,014 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.58%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12 $
Haircut 17.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 66.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,851 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 27,314 $

Compare Hamilton with other top cities

Cayman Islands
Hamilton vs George Town (George Town is 94% more expensive)
Bahamas
Hamilton vs Nassau (Nassau is 47% more expensive) Hamilton vs Freeport (Freeport is 17% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Hamilton vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 25% more expensive) Hamilton vs Luganville (Luganville is 63% more expensive)
United States
Hamilton vs New York City (New York City is 116% more expensive) Hamilton vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 70% more expensive) Hamilton vs Chicago (Chicago is 42% more expensive) Hamilton vs Houston (Houston is 20% more expensive) Hamilton vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 26% more expensive) Hamilton vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 35% more expensive) Hamilton vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 17% more expensive) Hamilton vs San Diego (San Diego is 78% more expensive) Hamilton vs Dallas (Dallas is 36% more expensive) Hamilton vs San Jose (San Jose is 96% more expensive)
Canada
Hamilton vs Toronto (Toronto is 37% more expensive) Hamilton vs Montreal (Montreal is 4% more expensive) Hamilton vs Calgary (Calgary is 14% more expensive) Hamilton vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 19% more expensive) Hamilton vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 5% less expensive) Hamilton vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 7% less expensive) Hamilton vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 32% more expensive) Hamilton vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 41% more expensive) Hamilton vs Brampton (Brampton is 13% more expensive) Hamilton vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 15% more expensive)
Barbados
Hamilton vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 28% less expensive) Hamilton vs Holetown (Holetown is 26% less expensive)
Panama
Hamilton vs Panama City (Panama City is 26% less expensive) Hamilton vs Colon (Colon is 37% less expensive) Hamilton vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 34% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 44% less expensive) Hamilton vs David (David is 56% less expensive) Hamilton vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 49% less expensive) Hamilton vs Balboa (Balboa is 33% less expensive) Hamilton vs Pacora (Pacora is 33% less expensive) Hamilton vs Chitre (Chitre is 42% less expensive) Hamilton vs Penonome (Penonome is 42% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Hamilton vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 34% less expensive) Hamilton vs Cayon (Cayon is 34% less expensive)
Cuba
Hamilton vs Havana (Havana is 45% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 25% less expensive) Hamilton vs Holguin (Holguin is 32% less expensive) Hamilton vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 19% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 44% less expensive) Hamilton vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 38% less expensive) Hamilton vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 17% less expensive) Hamilton vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 17% less expensive) Hamilton vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 42% less expensive) Hamilton vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 53% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Hamilton vs San Jose (San Jose is 34% less expensive) Hamilton vs Limon (Limon is 36% less expensive) Hamilton vs Liberia (Liberia is 52% less expensive) Hamilton vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 34% less expensive) Hamilton vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 32% less expensive) Hamilton vs Cartago (Cartago is 49% less expensive) Hamilton vs Heredia (Heredia is 34% less expensive) Hamilton vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 10% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 30% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Hamilton vs Castries (Castries is 38% less expensive) Hamilton vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 36% less expensive)
Jamaica
Hamilton vs Kingston (Kingston is 29% less expensive) Hamilton vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 58% less expensive) Hamilton vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 46% less expensive) Hamilton vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 38% less expensive) Hamilton vs May Pen (May Pen is 56% less expensive) Hamilton vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 48% less expensive) Hamilton vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 55% less expensive) Hamilton vs Linstead (Linstead is 44% less expensive) Hamilton vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 40% less expensive) Hamilton vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 39% less expensive)
El Salvador
Hamilton vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 36% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 62% less expensive) Hamilton vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 38% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 42% less expensive) Hamilton vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 38% less expensive) Hamilton vs Apopa (Apopa is 39% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 36% less expensive) Hamilton vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 22% less expensive) Hamilton vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 42% less expensive) Hamilton vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 53% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Hamilton vs St. John's (St. John's is 42% less expensive) Hamilton vs All Saints (All Saints is 42% less expensive)
Grenada
Hamilton vs St. George's (St. George's is 43% less expensive) Hamilton vs Grenville (Grenville is 43% less expensive)
Dominica
Hamilton vs Roseau (Roseau is 47% less expensive) Hamilton vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 39% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Hamilton vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 48% less expensive) Hamilton vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 47% less expensive)
Belize
Hamilton vs Belize City (Belize City is 53% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 42% less expensive) Hamilton vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 61% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 29% less expensive) Hamilton vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 16% less expensive)
Guatemala
Hamilton vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 46% less expensive) Hamilton vs Mixco (Mixco is 66% less expensive) Hamilton vs Coban (Coban is 51% less expensive) Hamilton vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 59% less expensive) Hamilton vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 52% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 52% less expensive) Hamilton vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 54% less expensive) Hamilton vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 54% less expensive) Hamilton vs Flores (Flores is 54% less expensive) Hamilton vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 58% less expensive)
Honduras
Hamilton vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 56% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 45% less expensive) Hamilton vs Choloma (Choloma is 68% less expensive) Hamilton vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 65% less expensive) Hamilton vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 53% less expensive) Hamilton vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 54% less expensive) Hamilton vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 62% less expensive) Hamilton vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 62% less expensive) Hamilton vs Yoro (Yoro is 61% less expensive) Hamilton vs La Lima (La Lima is 54% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Hamilton vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 58% less expensive) Hamilton vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 44% less expensive) Hamilton vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 59% less expensive) Hamilton vs Higuey (Higuey is 59% less expensive) Hamilton vs La Vega (La Vega is 69% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 56% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 61% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 67% less expensive) Hamilton vs Bonao (Bonao is 71% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Hamilton vs Managua (Managua is 59% less expensive) Hamilton vs Leon (Leon is 66% less expensive) Hamilton vs Masaya (Masaya is 62% less expensive) Hamilton vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 71% less expensive) Hamilton vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 66% less expensive) Hamilton vs Esteli (Esteli is 68% less expensive) Hamilton vs Granada (Granada is 63% less expensive) Hamilton vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 76% less expensive) Hamilton vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 65% less expensive) Hamilton vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 53% less expensive)