Hamilton travel budget

Hamilton: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Hamilton

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Hamilton for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 217 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 4338* (4340 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 578 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 85 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 11834* (11844 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 578 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 153 per person
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 15010* (15022 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Hamilton compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Hamilton in 2024 is 90% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Hamilton in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Hamilton by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hamilton

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hamilton is 62% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 51/person
($ 36 to $ 61)

155% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 76/person
($ 76 to $ 101)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 18)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 10 for 500ml
($ 8 to $ 14)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.5 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 10)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.8/cup
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.3/can
($ 3 to $ 5)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2.5 to $ 4)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hamilton

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hamilton is 139% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 217 to $ 1076)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 520/night
($ 306 to $ 805)

135% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 635/night
($ 394 to $ 970)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 841/night
($ 550 to $ 1295)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 217/month
($ 217 to $ 1076)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 609/month
($ 322 to $ 1007)

159% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 623/month
($ 306 to $ 1079)

209% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 569/month
($ 338 to $ 913)

157% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 859/month
($ 516 to $ 1260)

330% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Hamilton

On average, the price of supermarket food in Hamilton is 139% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 4.5/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

338% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 8.3/500g
($ 6 to $ 11)

136% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 8.5)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.2/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 10)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 26/kg
($ 14 to $ 51)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 11/kg
($ 5 to $ 20)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 10/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 19)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 8.9/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 14)

207% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Public and private transport budget in Hamilton

On average, the price of transport in Hamilton is 110% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 4 to $ 5)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.8/km
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.3/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.3)

148% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.2
($ 5.9 to $ 6.5)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Hamilton

On average, budget for leisure activities in Hamilton is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 14)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 16 to $ 51)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hamilton

On average, shopping budget in Hamilton is 64% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 18/pack
($ 14 to $ 22)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 41 to $ 101)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 71
($ 41 to $ 101)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Hamilton
London → Hamilton
London → Hamilton
$ 1045
(fair price: $ 883)
New York City → Hamilton
New York City → Hamilton
New York City → Hamilton
$ 494
(fair price: $ 381)
Montreal → Hamilton
Montreal → Hamilton
Montreal → Hamilton
$ 572
(fair price: $ 472)
Toronto → Hamilton
Toronto → Hamilton
Toronto → Hamilton
$ 590
(fair price: $ 423)
Manchester → Hamilton
Manchester → Hamilton
Manchester → Hamilton
$ 1028
(fair price: $ 865)
Los Angeles → Hamilton
Los Angeles  → Hamilton
Los Angeles  → Hamilton
$ 698
(fair price: $ 527)

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About this information on the cost of living in Hamilton

The information about the cost of living in Hamilton shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Hamilton was updated on 10-11-2024.

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