Cost of Living Comparison Between Hamilton and Baden Cost of Living Comparison Between Hamilton and Baden

😐 Solo nomad: Hamilton is 13.1% more expensive than Baden without rent, and 16.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Hamilton is 11.2% more expensive than Baden without rent, and 67.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$59.1 BMD 59.1
$37.38 CHF 30.39
58.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$181 BMD 181
$144 CHF 117
25.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.88 BMD 14.88
$18.31 CHF 14.88
-18.73%
Cappuccino
$6.51 BMD 6.51
$6.38 CHF 5.19
2.04%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.45 BMD 3.45
$5.17 CHF 4.21
-33.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.94 BMD 2.94
$4.42 CHF 3.59
-33.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$10.15 BMD 10.15
$8.82 CHF 7.17
15.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.32 BMD 8.32
$8.05 CHF 6.55
3.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.37 BMD 4.37
$2.26 CHF 1.84
93.36%
White Bread (500g)
$8.84 BMD 8.84
$3.32 CHF 2.7
166.27%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.32 BMD 5.32
$4.14 CHF 3.37
28.50%
Eggs
$7.67 BMD 7.67
$7.71 CHF 6.27
-0.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.46 BMD 11.46
$29.05 CHF 23.62
-60.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$24.7 BMD 24.7
$34.74 CHF 28.25
-28.90%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$32.75 BMD 32.75
$49.83 CHF 40.51
-34.28%
Apples (1kg)
$10.26 BMD 10.26
$3.75 CHF 3.05
173.60%
Banana (1kg)
$6.42 BMD 6.42
$2.91 CHF 2.36
120.62%
Oranges (1kg)
$12.69 BMD 12.69
$3.01 CHF 2.45
321.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$11.49 BMD 11.49
$6.16 CHF 5.01
86.53%
Potato (1kg)
$8.23 BMD 8.23
$2.77 CHF 2.25
197.11%
Onion (1kg)
$5.11 BMD 5.11
$2.38 CHF 1.93
114.71%
Lettuce (1 head)
$5.96 BMD 5.96
$2.6 CHF 2.12
129.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$3.28 BMD 3.28
$1.28 CHF 1.04
156.25%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.93 BMD 17.93
$11.03 CHF 8.97
62.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.89 BMD 24.89
$15.2 CHF 12.36
63.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.45 BMD 5.45
$2.41 CHF 1.96
126.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.39 BMD 4.39
$3.34 CHF 2.71
31.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$4.71 BMD 4.71
$5.7 CHF 4.64
-17.37%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$69.5 BMD 69.5
$136 CHF 110
-48.80%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.37 BMD 6.37
$7.54 CHF 6.13
-15.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.46 BMD 3.46
$4.36 CHF 3.55
-20.64%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$52.9 BMD 52.9
$87.2 CHF 70.9
-39.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.3 BMD 2.3
$2.13 CHF 1.73
7.98%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.4K BMD 35.4K
$40K CHF 32.6K
-11.71%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.5K BMD 38.5K
$40K CHF 32.5K
-3.58%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$236 BMD 236
$254 CHF 206
-7.07%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$118 BMD 118
$63.2 CHF 51.4
86.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$156 BMD 156
$57.6 CHF 46.81
171.20%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$185 BMD 185
$379 CHF 309
-51.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$32.48 BMD 32.48
$48.57 CHF 39.49
-33.13%
Cinema Ticket
$13.68 BMD 13.68
$23.13 CHF 18.81
-40.86%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,304 BMD 1,304
$3,363 CHF 2,734
-61.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$24.7K BMD 24.7K
$39.2K CHF 31.9K
-37.06%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$80 BMD 80
$140 CHF 114
-42.72%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$60.6 BMD 60.6
$77.3 CHF 62.9
-21.63%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$138 BMD 138
$148 CHF 120
-7.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$127 BMD 127
$161 CHF 131
-21.14%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,443 BMD 3,443
$2,063 CHF 1,677
66.88%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,227 BMD 2,227
$1,780 CHF 1,447
25.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$8,839 BMD 8,839
$3,383 CHF 2,751
161.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$7,464 BMD 7,464
$2,448 CHF 1,990
204.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.5K BMD 11.5K
$20.1K CHF 16.4K
-43.06%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$6,155 BMD 6,155
$12.6K CHF 10.3K
-51.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Hamilton
Baden
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$6,057 BMD 6,057
$9,165 CHF 7,452
-33.91%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.22
2.5
188.80%

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Last update for Hamilton: October 28, 2025

Last update for Baden: October 28, 2025

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