Cost of Living in Hamilton
Summary of cost of living in Hamilton, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,606.8 (C$4,996.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $989.0 (C$1,370.1), excluding rent.
- Hamilton is 16.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Hamilton is, on average, 8.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $18.05 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $68.57 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $12.27 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $5.05 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.52 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.18 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.72 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.07 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.06 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.30 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.43 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.40 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.79 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.34 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.74 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.92 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.79 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.18 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.78 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.29 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.49 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.99 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.40 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.10 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $14.26 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.71 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $87.77 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.54 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $23.62 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.17 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $28,569.26 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $19,713.25 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $148.99 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $41.95 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $50.62 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $38.11 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $21.65 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $10.47 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $623.46 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16,824.20 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $49.32 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $34.65 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $90.95 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $122.11 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,284.17 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,196.28 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,103.18 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,900.98 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $258.41 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $258.41 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $2,926.98 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.60 | |
Prices in Hamilton
This city had 213 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 25 August 2026
Last update: 25 August 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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?