Cost of living in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is about the same as in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton, Canada | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($15) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $9 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($6) | $4.94 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.16 ($2.32) | $1.07 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.34 ($3.91) | $4.20 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.14 ($3.76) | $3.81 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($6) | $5.45 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.65 ($2.67) | $3.62 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.10 ($1.54) | $1.92 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.25 ($2.38) | $3.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.98 ($2.18) | $2.40 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.97 ($1.44) | $1.59 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton, Canada | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,784 ($2,039) | $1,541 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,902 ($1,393) | $1,177 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$255 ($187) | $226 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,574 ($1,153) | $1,120 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,467 ($1,074) | $838 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$250 ($183) | $136 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 ($61) | $47 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$386 ($283) | $279 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$215 ($157) | $83 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 ($21) | $21 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton, Canada | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$56 ($41) | $38 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$65 ($48) | $57 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$119 ($87) | $108 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$168 ($123) | $98 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton, Canada | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,754 ($20,326) | $27,464 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.73 ($1.27) | $0.91 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$108 ($79) | $37 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 ($17) | $14 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton, Canada | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 ($11) | $24 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 ($47) | $118 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($5.66) | $6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 ($3.52) | $4.35 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.96 ($4.37) | $5.16 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.45 ($2.53) | $4.12 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.26 ($1.66) | $1.91 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 ($21) | $22 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is about the same as in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Hamilton, Canada | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$78 ($57) | $42 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$36 ($26) | $32 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$290 ($212) | $72 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 ($94) | $75 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 ($6) | $9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6.00 ($4.39) | $4.71 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.78) | $4.58 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 ($432) | $463 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 ($0.22) | $0.36 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 ($31) | $33 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($12) | $8 | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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