Cost of living in Hamilton, Bermuda vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 128% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$25 (C$33) | C$20 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$9 (C$12) | C$5.84 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$3.32 (C$4.40) | C$1.98 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$4.71 (C$6) | C$4.48 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (C$13) | C$3.04 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$11 (C$15) | C$4.24 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.55 (C$4.70) | C$3.76 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.20 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$20 (C$26) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$5.32 (C$7) | C$2.48 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (C$9) | C$1.93 | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 196% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,648 (C$6,154) | C$2,136 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,958 (C$5,240) | C$1,241 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$377 (C$500) | C$133 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,471 (C$3,271) | C$1,120 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,865 (C$2,469) | C$806 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$248 (C$328) | C$66 | + 395% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$115 (C$152) | C$54 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$593 (C$786) | C$311 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$304 (C$403) | C$97 | + 317% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$16 (C$22) | C$10 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$28 (C$37) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 127% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$78 (C$104) | C$60 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$82 (C$108) | C$39 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$125 (C$165) | C$98 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$141 (C$186) | C$117 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$36,555 (C$48,398) | C$22,935 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.16 (C$2.85) | C$1.42 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (C$91) | C$67 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BD$23 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 103% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (C$14) | C$8 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$29 (C$39) | C$22 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$96 (C$127) | C$77 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$11 (C$15) | C$6 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$7 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$7 (C$10) | C$4.28 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.66 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (C$7) | C$2.46 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$27 (C$35) | C$20 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$73 (C$97) | C$52 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (C$32) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$83 (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$119 (C$158) | C$96 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.43 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (C$12) | C$7 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$595 (C$788) | C$647 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$149 (C$197) | C$35 | + 456% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$12 (C$16) | C$11 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 294 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Bermuda) is 113% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$14,058 (BD$10,618) in Hamilton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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