- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Canada
- Hamilton
- London, Ontario
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hamilton (Canada) and London, Ontario (Canada)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$17.86 | C$12.94 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.36 | C$8.41 | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.42 | C$4.71 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.64 | C$2.61 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 | C$2.92 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.50 | C$3.28 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.00 | C$6.14 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.50 | C$2.56 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.41 | C$3.00 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.33 | C$3.21 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.20 | C$17.33 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.54 | C$2.34 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.03 | C$1.50 | 102% |
| Housing | 11% | ||
| Housing in Hamilton (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,268 | C$1,143 | 11% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$264 | C$204 | 30% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$44 | C$46 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$685 | C$564 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$145 | C$175 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 | C$7.00 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19.36 | C$19 | 2% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$46 | C$46 | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$41 | C$40 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$97 | C$93 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$97 | C$82 | 18% |
| Transportation | 4% | ||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,436 | C$24,178 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.40 | C$1.28 | 9% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$71 | C$78 | 8% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$32 | C$24 | 33% |
| Personal Care | 61% | ||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$23 | C$10.00 | 130% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9.00 | C$7.00 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.59 | C$2.93 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.00 | C$4.71 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.00 | C$3.00 | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.08 | C$2.04 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17.50 | C$24 | 27% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$43 | C$36 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 | C$22 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$108 | C$70 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$79 | C$83 | 5% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.43 | C$6.46 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.08 | C$4.83 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.79 | C$4.79 | 21% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$146 | C$145 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 | C$0.33 | 23% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$53 | C$47 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.67 | C$10.07 | 16% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 894 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,170
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,750
in London, Ontario.