Cost of Living in Hamilton
Summary of cost of living in Hamilton, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,540.8$ (4,952.6C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 972.3$ (1,360.0C$), excluding rent.
- Hamilton is 17.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Hamilton is, on average, 14.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.53 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.44 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.95 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.73 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.80 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.41 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.72 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.48 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.72 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.23 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.08 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.17 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.07 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.26 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.15 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 118.40 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.90 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.90 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 32.72 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.47 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,322.31 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 208.69 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 50.57 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 71.01 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 52.11 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 863.75 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,975.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 77.56 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.40 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.17 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 163.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,845.34 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,804.38 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,855.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,684.86 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 358.00 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 355.24 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,732.58 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.57 |
Prices in Hamilton
This city had 531 entries in the past 12 months by 68 different contributors.
Last update: 28 November 2025
Last update: 28 November 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Burlington | 11.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 22.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brantford | 22.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 32.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 34.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in St.Catharines | 37.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 39.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitchener | 41.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 44.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waterloo | 47.19 miles |
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Eric
on Oct 13, 2022:
From Michigan. The cost of living in Hamilton is about on par with the cost of living in Ann Arbor.
Stephanie
on Oct 27, 2020:
I have a family of 11 and coming from NY (upstate, not the city). It seems cost of living is high in Hamilton. Are there surrounding towns that would be more affordable?