Cost of living in Hamilton
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.82
|
$10.78
-
$25.72
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$10.06
-
$11.85
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.93
CA$2.77
|
$1.44
-
$2.51
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
CA$2.12
|
$1.44
-
$1.65
|
Hamilton - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.16
CA$3.11
|
$1.43
-
$3.02
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.66
CA$6.71
|
$2.50
-
$21.55
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.39
CA$12.06
|
$3.87
-
$14.52
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.02
CA$4.34
|
$2.36
-
$4.89
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.42
CA$7.79
|
$2.87
-
$6.52
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.59
CA$2.28
|
$0.51
-
$2.43
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.52
CA$0.75
|
$0.41
-
$0.68
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.73
CA$2.49
|
$1.08
-
$2.87
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.50
CA$2.16
|
$0.93
-
$2.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.80
CA$1.15
|
$0.29
-
$1.43
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.10
CA$1.59
|
$0.68
-
$1.93
|
Hamilton - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.12
CA$5.92
|
$3.79
-
$4.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$84.78
CA$121.88
|
$81.91
-
$97.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,093.90
|
$21,554.51
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.87
CA$19.93
|
$13.58
-
$13.87
|
Hamilton - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.14
CA$70.64
|
$35.92
-
$71.85
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,303.24
CA$1,873.45
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,652.51
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,273.83
CA$1,831.17
|
$1,154.60
-
$1,401.04
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$137.52
CA$197.69
|
$87.97
-
$219.77
|
Hamilton - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$620.59
CA$892.12
|
$359.24
-
$1,796.21
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$21,554.51
CA$30,985.26
|
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|
Hamilton - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.26
|
$4.67
-
$8.62
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.77
CA$5.42
|
$1.80
-
$6.43
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.29
CA$19.11
|
$10.53
-
$14.37
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.60
CA$36.79
|
$11.50
-
$57.48
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$9.34
-
$14.37
|
Hamilton - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.33
CA$76.66
|
$43.11
-
$64.91
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.93
CA$53.09
|
$17.96
-
$53.89
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.49
CA$131.52
|
$71.85
-
$107.05
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$104.18
CA$149.76
|
$57.48
-
$129.33
|
Hamilton - Cost of clothing
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