Cost of living in Hamilton, Bermuda vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$26 (C$33) | C$20 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$13 (C$16) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (C$12) | C$5.78 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$3.45 (C$4.39) | C$1.98 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$5.46 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (C$13) | C$3.04 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (C$13) | C$4.24 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.55 (C$4.52) | C$3.76 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 (C$6) | C$3.41 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$22 (C$28) | C$19 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$5.86 (C$7) | C$2.48 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (C$8) | C$1.93 | + 333% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 188% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,803 (C$6,120) | C$2,136 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$4,028 (C$5,133) | C$1,241 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$373 (C$476) | C$133 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,428 (C$3,094) | C$1,120 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,777 (C$2,264) | C$806 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$238 (C$304) | C$66 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$116 (C$148) | C$54 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$642 (C$818) | C$311 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$324 (C$413) | C$97 | + 327% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$18 (C$23) | C$10 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$28 (C$35) | C$25 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 117% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (C$98) | C$60 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$83 (C$106) | C$39 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$123 (C$157) | C$98 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$141 (C$180) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,675 (C$49,279) | C$22,935 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.15 (C$2.74) | C$1.39 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$68 (C$86) | C$67 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BD$22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$32 (C$41) | C$22 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$107 (C$136) | C$77 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (C$16) | C$6 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$7 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$8 (C$10) | C$4.28 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.64 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$5.04 (C$6) | C$2.46 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$27 (C$34) | C$20 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 (C$90) | C$52 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$92 (C$117) | C$117 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 (C$154) | C$96 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (C$11) | C$7 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$595 (C$759) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 (C$188) | C$35 | + 431% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$12 (C$16) | C$11 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 110 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 110% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$14,476 (BD$11,361) in Hamilton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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