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

🙂 Solo nomad: Southampton is 28.9% cheaper than Hamilton without rent, and 23.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Southampton is 14.5% cheaper than Hamilton without rent, and 3.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$59 BMD 59
$59.1 BMD 59.1
-0.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$180 BMD 180
$181 BMD 181
-0.42%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$15.26 BMD 15.26
$14.88 BMD 14.88
2.55%
Cappuccino
$6.58 BMD 6.58
$6.51 BMD 6.51
1.08%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.45 BMD 3.45
$3.45 BMD 3.45
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.98 BMD 2.98
$2.94 BMD 2.94
1.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$10.04 BMD 10.04
$10.15 BMD 10.15
-1.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.3 BMD 8.3
$8.32 BMD 8.32
-0.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.34 BMD 4.34
$4.37 BMD 4.37
-0.69%
White Bread (500g)
$8.95 BMD 8.95
$8.84 BMD 8.84
1.24%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.48 BMD 5.48
$5.32 BMD 5.32
3.01%
Eggs
$7.4 BMD 7.4
$7.67 BMD 7.67
-3.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.86 BMD 11.86
$11.46 BMD 11.46
3.49%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$24.69 BMD 24.69
$24.7 BMD 24.7
-0.04%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$31.98 BMD 31.98
$32.75 BMD 32.75
-2.35%
Apples (1kg)
$10.37 BMD 10.37
$10.26 BMD 10.26
1.07%
Banana (1kg)
$6.24 BMD 6.24
$6.42 BMD 6.42
-2.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$12.5 BMD 12.5
$12.69 BMD 12.69
-1.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$11.43 BMD 11.43
$11.49 BMD 11.49
-0.52%
Potato (1kg)
$8.37 BMD 8.37
$8.23 BMD 8.23
1.70%
Onion (1kg)
$4.92 BMD 4.92
$5.11 BMD 5.11
-3.72%
Lettuce (1 head)
$6.06 BMD 6.06
$5.96 BMD 5.96
1.68%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$3.32 BMD 3.32
$3.28 BMD 3.28
1.22%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.73 BMD 17.73
$17.93 BMD 17.93
-1.12%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.05 BMD 25.05
$24.89 BMD 24.89
0.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.34 BMD 5.34
$5.45 BMD 5.45
-2.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.57 BMD 4.57
$4.39 BMD 4.39
4.10%
🚌 Getting Around
Southampton
Hamilton
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)
$6.25 BMD 6.25
$6.37 BMD 6.37
-1.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$3.46 BMD 3.46
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$54.1 BMD 54.1
$52.9 BMD 52.9
2.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.08 BMD 2.08
$2.3 BMD 2.3
-9.57%
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)
$38.9K BMD 38.9K
$38.5K BMD 38.5K
1.06%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$234 BMD 234
$236 BMD 236
-0.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$117 BMD 117
$118 BMD 118
-0.12%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$158 BMD 158
$156 BMD 156
1.05%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$185 BMD 185
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$32.48 BMD 32.48
-
Cinema Ticket
$13.56 BMD 13.56
$13.68 BMD 13.68
-0.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,323 BMD 1,323
$1,304 BMD 1,304
1.45%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$24.6K BMD 24.6K
$24.7K BMD 24.7K
-0.36%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$78.6 BMD 78.6
$80 BMD 80
-1.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$61 BMD 61
$60.6 BMD 60.6
0.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$134 BMD 134
$138 BMD 138
-2.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$128 BMD 128
$127 BMD 127
0.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$3,443 BMD 3,443
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,510 BMD 1,510
$2,227 BMD 2,227
-32.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$8,839 BMD 8,839
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$7,860 BMD 7,860
$7,464 BMD 7,464
5.30%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$11.5K BMD 11.5K
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$6,155 BMD 6,155
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Southampton
Hamilton
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$9,413 BMD 9,413
$6,057 BMD 6,057
55.40%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.22
7.22
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Last update for Southampton: October 29, 2025

Last update for Hamilton: October 28, 2025

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