Cost of living in Hamilton (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Hamilton (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($15) | $14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.71) | $4.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.41 ($2.52) | $1.17 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.22 ($3.86) | $4.46 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 ($3.68) | $4.02 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($5.61) | $5.45 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.04 ($2.99) | $3.91 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.41 ($1.78) | $1.85 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$7 ($5.11) | $3.50 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($14) | $14 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.39 ($1.77) | $2.21 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.77 ($1.31) | $1.59 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,575 ($1,904) | $1,498 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,849 ($1,368) | $1,149 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$164 ($121) | $226 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,482 ($1,096) | $1,120 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,239 ($916) | $838 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$250 ($185) | $136 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$79 ($58) | $47 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$418 ($309) | $279 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 ($116) | $83 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 ($10) | $14 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($16) | $20 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$56 ($41) | $43 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$65 ($48) | $57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$119 ($88) | $105 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$168 ($124) | $98 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,867 ($19,872) | $27,464 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.00 ($1.48) | $0.85 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 ($78) | $37 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $15 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($5.68) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 ($12) | $24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 ($47) | $115 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($4.62) | $6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.81 ($3.56) | $4.35 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.96 ($4.41) | $5.16 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.14 ($2.32) | $3.09 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.26 ($1.67) | $1.91 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 ($17) | $21 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 ($43) | $39 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 ($25) | $30 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$290 ($214) | $72 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$110 ($81) | $72 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | $9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.63 ($4.17) | $4.48 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.28) | $4.34 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 ($437) | $463 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 ($0.23) | $0.36 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 ($48) | $27 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($12) | $6 | + 82% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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