Cost of Living Comparison Between Hamilton and Southampton Cost of Living Comparison Between Hamilton and Southampton

😐 Solo nomad: Hamilton is 40.6% more expensive than Southampton without rent, and 31% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Hamilton is 17% more expensive than Southampton without rent, and 3.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$59.1 BMD 59.1
$59 BMD 59
0.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$181 BMD 181
$180 BMD 180
0.42%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.88 BMD 14.88
$15.26 BMD 15.26
-2.49%
Cappuccino
$6.51 BMD 6.51
$6.58 BMD 6.58
-1.06%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.45 BMD 3.45
$3.45 BMD 3.45
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.94 BMD 2.94
$2.98 BMD 2.98
-1.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$10.15 BMD 10.15
$10.04 BMD 10.04
1.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.32 BMD 8.32
$8.3 BMD 8.3
0.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.37 BMD 4.37
$4.34 BMD 4.34
0.69%
White Bread (500g)
$8.84 BMD 8.84
$8.95 BMD 8.95
-1.23%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.32 BMD 5.32
$5.48 BMD 5.48
-2.92%
Eggs
$7.67 BMD 7.67
$7.4 BMD 7.4
3.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.46 BMD 11.46
$11.86 BMD 11.86
-3.37%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$24.7 BMD 24.7
$24.69 BMD 24.69
0.04%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$32.75 BMD 32.75
$31.98 BMD 31.98
2.41%
Apples (1kg)
$10.26 BMD 10.26
$10.37 BMD 10.37
-1.06%
Banana (1kg)
$6.42 BMD 6.42
$6.24 BMD 6.24
2.88%
Oranges (1kg)
$12.69 BMD 12.69
$12.5 BMD 12.5
1.52%
Tomato (1kg)
$11.49 BMD 11.49
$11.43 BMD 11.43
0.52%
Potato (1kg)
$8.23 BMD 8.23
$8.37 BMD 8.37
-1.67%
Onion (1kg)
$5.11 BMD 5.11
$4.92 BMD 4.92
3.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$5.96 BMD 5.96
$6.06 BMD 6.06
-1.65%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$3.28 BMD 3.28
$3.32 BMD 3.32
-1.20%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.93 BMD 17.93
$17.73 BMD 17.73
1.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.89 BMD 24.89
$25.05 BMD 25.05
-0.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.45 BMD 5.45
$5.34 BMD 5.34
2.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.39 BMD 4.39
$4.57 BMD 4.57
-3.94%
🚌 Getting Around
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$4.71 BMD 4.71
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$69.5 BMD 69.5
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.37 BMD 6.37
$6.25 BMD 6.25
1.92%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.46 BMD 3.46
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$52.9 BMD 52.9
$54.1 BMD 54.1
-2.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.3 BMD 2.3
$2.08 BMD 2.08
10.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.4K BMD 35.4K
$35.4K BMD 35.4K
-0.14%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.5K BMD 38.5K
$38.9K BMD 38.9K
-1.05%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$236 BMD 236
$234 BMD 234
0.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$118 BMD 118
$117 BMD 117
0.12%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$156 BMD 156
$158 BMD 158
-1.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$185 BMD 185
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$32.48 BMD 32.48
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$13.68 BMD 13.68
$13.56 BMD 13.56
0.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,304 BMD 1,304
$1,323 BMD 1,323
-1.43%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$24.7K BMD 24.7K
$24.6K BMD 24.6K
0.36%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$80 BMD 80
$78.6 BMD 78.6
1.80%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$60.6 BMD 60.6
$61 BMD 61
-0.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$138 BMD 138
$134 BMD 134
2.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$127 BMD 127
$128 BMD 128
-0.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,443 BMD 3,443
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,227 BMD 2,227
$1,510 BMD 1,510
47.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$8,839 BMD 8,839
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$7,464 BMD 7,464
$7,860 BMD 7,860
-5.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.5K BMD 11.5K
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$6,155 BMD 6,155
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Hamilton
Southampton
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$6,057 BMD 6,057
$9,413 BMD 9,413
-35.65%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.22
7.22
-

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Last update for Hamilton: October 28, 2025

Last update for Southampton: October 29, 2025

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