Cost of living comparison

George Town, Cayman Islands

compared to

Hamilton, Bermuda

Hamilton vs. George Town Cost of Living Summary

Hamilton is 10.4% more expensive than George Town.

Restaurants: pay 13.6% more in Hamilton
Groceries: pay 26.5% more in Hamilton
Transportation: pay 27.4% more in Hamilton
Housing: pay 4.0% less in Hamilton
Childcare: pay 10.0% less in Hamilton
Entertainment and Sports: pay 26.5% more in Hamilton
Clothing: pay 7.0% less in Hamilton

The cost of transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Hamilton are more expensive than in George Town. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and housing are lower in Hamilton.

Hamilton vs. George Town Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Hamilton instead of George Town, you would:

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pay 13.6% more for restaurants

	George Town	Hamilton
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$29.82 KYD24.85	$50.00 BMD50.00	+67.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.51 KYD12.92	$15.00 BMD15.00	-3.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.80 KYD3.17	$3.30 BMD3.30	-13.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.91 KYD2.42	$3.00 BMD3.00	+3.2%
Average			+13.6%

George Town vs. Hamilton - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.5% more for groceries

	George Town	Hamilton
Bread 1 loaf	$4.97 KYD4.14	$8.28 BMD8.28	+66.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.42 KYD5.35	$7.59 BMD7.59	+18.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.63 KYD9.69	$17.06 BMD17.06	+46.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$9.52 KYD7.93	$7.24 BMD7.24	-23.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.73 KYD5.61	$11.11 BMD11.11	+65.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.70 KYD3.92	$4.68 BMD4.68	-0.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.08 KYD1.73	$2.88 BMD2.88	+38.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.73 KYD3.11	$4.61 BMD4.61	+23.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.69 KYD3.08	$4.32 BMD4.32	+17.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.97 KYD2.47	$4.04 BMD4.04	+36.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.50 KYD2.08	$2.60 BMD2.60	+4.0%
Average			+26.5%

George Town vs. Hamilton - Cost of groceries

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pay 27.4% more for transportation

	George Town	Hamilton
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.65 KYD5.54	$8.77 BMD8.77	+31.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.82 KYD24.85	$69.00 BMD69.00	+131.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$38,771.25 KYD32,304.55	$35,000.00 BMD35,000.00	-9.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$65.61 KYD54.67	$36.61 BMD36.61	-44.2%
Average			+27.4%

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pay 4.0% less for housing

	George Town	Hamilton
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$111.36 KYD92.79	$141.25 BMD141.25	+26.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,931.28 KYD2,442.37	$3,336.36 BMD3,336.36	+13.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,539.30 KYD2,115.77	$2,225.00 BMD2,225.00	-12.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$302.52 KYD252.06	$168.39 BMD168.39	-44.3%
Average			-4.0%

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pay 10.0% less for childcare

	George Town	Hamilton
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,601.98 KYD1,334.78	$1,320.00 BMD1,320.00	-17.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$25,183.42 KYD20,983.05	$24,571.43 BMD24,571.43	-2.4%
Average			-10.0%

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pay 26.5% more for entertainment and sports

	George Town	Hamilton
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.75 KYD6.46	$10.00 BMD10.00	+29.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.63 KYD5.52	$5.75 BMD5.75	-13.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.12 KYD10.93	$17.62 BMD17.62	+34.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$86.49 KYD72.06	$181.25 BMD181.25	+109.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.89 KYD14.91	$13.00 BMD13.00	-27.4%
Average			+26.5%

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pay 7.0% less for clothing

	George Town	Hamilton
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$89.47 KYD74.55	$75.00 BMD75.00	-16.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$70.09 KYD58.40	$70.00 BMD70.00	-0.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$128.24 KYD106.85	$134.00 BMD134.00	+4.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$146.14 KYD121.76	$122.60 BMD122.60	-16.1%
Average			-7.0%

George Town vs. Hamilton - Cost of clothing

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