How expensive is Hamilton compared to the rest of Canada?

Hamilton ranks #177 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.4% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 27 cities. The rent index is 29.1 and local purchasing power is 124.4.

What is the average rent in Hamilton?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Hamilton city centre costs approximately CAD 1,232 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to CAD 1,056 (saving 14%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around CAD 2,145.

Is Hamilton affordable to live in?

Hamilton is expensive by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Canada earning CAD 79,645 gross take home approximately CAD 5,005 per month after tax.

🇨🇦 Canada · 2026

Coste de Vida en Hamilton

Cerca del promedio de Canada

Posición #177 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 69.3% de las ciudades del mundo

+0.4%

Coste de Vida

-2.0%

Alquiler

-11.0%

Supermercado

-0.8%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de Canada · Ver ranking de Canada →

Precios de Alquiler en Hamilton

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	CAD 1,232/mo ≈ $869	CAD 1,056/mo ≈ $745	14%
3 Dormitorios	CAD 2,145/mo ≈ $1,513	CAD 1,809/mo ≈ $1,276	16%

Estimado a partir del índice de alquiler. Los precios reales pueden variar. · 2026

Prices of Goods & Services in Hamilton

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	NZD 4.58	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	NZD 5.71	1 source
Bread (500g)	NZD 2.21	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	NZD 18.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	NZD 14.00	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	NZD 33.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	NZD 9.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	NZD 2.40	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	NZD 3.99	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	NZD 8.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	NZD 19.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

NZD 4.58

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

NZD 5.71

Bread (500g)

NZD 2.21

Local cheese (1kg)

NZD 18.00

Chicken (1kg)

NZD 14.00

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

NZD 33.00

Eggs (12)

NZD 9.00

Milk (1L)

NZD 2.40

Potatoes (1kg)

NZD 3.99

Tomatoes (1kg)

NZD 8.00

Wine (mid-range)

NZD 19.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	NZD 10.00	1 source
Cappuccino	NZD 5.40	1 source
McMeal	NZD 14.00	1 source
Cheap meal	NZD 20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	NZD 104.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

NZD 10.00

Cappuccino

NZD 5.40

McMeal

NZD 14.00

Cheap meal

NZD 20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

NZD 104.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	NZD 218.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	NZD 129.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	NZD 165.00	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	NZD 70.00	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

NZD 218.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

NZD 129.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

NZD 165.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

NZD 70.00

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	NZD 16.50	1 source
Gym membership	NZD 56.00	1 source

Cinema ticket

NZD 16.50

Gym membership

NZD 56.00

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	NZD 2.74	1 source
Monthly pass	NZD 105.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

NZD 2.74

Monthly pass

NZD 105.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	NZD 247.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

NZD 247.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Hamilton has a cost of living index of 47.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

47.4

Index

Sources

5.8

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

44.2

Expatistan

48.0

LivingCost

50.0

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

+0.4% Average

Alquiler

-2.0% Average

Supermercado

-11.0% Affordable

Restaurantes

-4.3% Average

Poder Adquisitivo

-0.8% Average

Vivir en Hamilton: Qué Esperar

Hamilton es expensive según estándares globales (puesto #177 de 577 ciudades). Está 0.4% más caro que el promedio de Canada, basado en 27 ciudades.

Los comestibles son affordable, mientras que comer fuera es average. Groceries ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Rent es lo más caro.

Los trabajadores en Canada con CAD 79,645 brutos se llevan CAD 5,005/mes neto después de impuestos (24.6%% tipo efectivo). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Canada →