Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Hamilton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Hamilton are 6.6% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Hamilton are 15.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Hamilton are 41.5% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hamilton are 14.5% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Hamilton are 11.5% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hamilton is 25.3% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 22.50 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.79 C$ | 4.71 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -3.6 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.38 C$ | 11.09 C$ | +32.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 3.10 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.74 C$ | 4.30 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 C$ | 13.45 C$ | +74.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.81 C$ | 8.66 C$ | +27.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 10.18 C$ | +17.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.73 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 1.91 C$ | -17.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 1.20 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | 1.92 C$ | +41.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 3.32 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.74 C$ | +10.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.24 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.58 C$ | 3.28 C$ | -28.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.96 C$ | 3.39 C$ | -31.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +8.0 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.50 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 114.40 C$ | +14.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 2.41 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 33.50 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.29 C$ | 5.68 C$ | +7.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,467.26 C$ | 27,519.78 C$ | -3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 288.74 C$ | 246.30 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.33 C$ | 56.97 C$ | -12.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.12 C$ | 73.16 C$ | -10.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.17 C$ | 38.89 C$ | -40.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.50 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +15.2 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 1,166.67 C$ | +37.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +206.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.96 C$ | 84.22 C$ | +13.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.36 C$ | 60.00 C$ | +24.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 109.15 C$ | 129.25 C$ | +18.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.19 C$ | 158.00 C$ | +46.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,354.14 C$ | 1,998.12 C$ | +47.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,162.35 C$ | 1,847.67 C$ | +59.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,219.50 C$ | 2,905.00 C$ | +30.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,793.78 C$ | 2,487.50 C$ | +38.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 382.71 C$ | 2,149.98 C$ | +461.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 256.71 C$ | 1,883.86 C$ | +633.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Hamilton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,291.65 C$ | 3,706.67 C$ | -13.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.22 | 6.92 | +11.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 195 | 62 |
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