Beyond the Stipend

Living costs in Hamilton, Canada

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Hamilton, Canada

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Monthly cost evidence

EduCanada national international-student budget ranges. Figures vary widely by city and housing type. Utilities/cable, internet and phone are combined arithmetically from published minimums. EduCanada also advises budgeting at least CAD 23,000/year for living costs; IRCC publishes separate study-permit proof-of-funds amounts that are updated annually. Source period: Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026). Checked 2026-10-12.

Source monthly budget: CA$1,916.67 · point estimate. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.

CategoryMonthly figure (CAD)Evidence
HousingCA$500.00 – CA$2,000.00Housing and accommodation; off-campus and residence varySource ↗Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026) · checked 2026-10-12
Food & daily needsCA$240.00 – CA$480.00Food and groceriesSource ↗Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026) · checked 2026-10-12
TransportCA$80.00 – CA$156.00Transportation passSource ↗Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026) · checked 2026-10-12
Utilities & phoneFrom CA$210.00 · upper bound pendingFrom CAD 100 utilities/cable + CAD 50 internet + CAD 60 phone; internet also published up to CAD 100, other upper bounds not statedSource ↗Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026) · checked 2026-10-12
Personal & leisureFrom CA$120.00 · upper bound pendingFrom CAD 120 entertainment; upper bound not publishedSource ↗Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026) · checked 2026-10-12
Health insuranceCA$75.00 – CA$120.00Health insurance; provincial eligibility variesSource ↗Undated live EduCanada guidance; study-costs page cites CAD 23,000/year living minimum (2026) · checked 2026-10-12

Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.

Before accepting a fellowship in Hamilton

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