Hamilton vs Melbourne: cost of living for digital nomads
Hamilton, Bermuda and Melbourne, Australia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Melbourne is about 32% cheaper than Hamilton for a month of nomad living ($2,950 vs $4,330).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Melbourne against $2,600 in Hamilton.
- Hamilton scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Melbourne: 220 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Hamilton wins 2 of the measured lines; Melbourne wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hamilton or Melbourne?
Melbourne is cheaper: about $2,950/month against $4,330/month in Hamilton, roughly 32% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hamilton or Melbourne?
Hamilton scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Melbourne.
Which has faster internet, Hamilton or Melbourne?
Melbourne has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Hamilton.
| Line | Hamilton | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $4,330 | $2,950 |
| Rent | $2,600 | $1,500 |
| Food | $800 | $620 |
| Transport | $90 | $90 |
| Coworking | $190 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Hamilton September 11, 2026, Melbourne September 11, 2026.