Cost of living in Ningbo, China vs Hamilton, Bermuda
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Ningbo (China) is 72% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (BD$8) | BD$27 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (BD$4.29) | BD$12 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (BD$2.34) | BD$10 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (BD$2.05) | BD$3.35 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (BD$1.95) | BD$5.70 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (BD$1.18) | BD$10 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66元 (BD$10) | BD$9 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00元 (BD$0.77) | BD$11 | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (BD$0.96) | BD$3.55 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (BD$0.74) | BD$5.03 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77元 (BD$12) | BD$22 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (BD$1.20) | BD$5.98 | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (BD$1.67) | BD$5.84 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Ningbo (China) is 82% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,769元 (BD$733) | BD$4,382 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,239元 (BD$498) | BD$4,038 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375元 (BD$58) | BD$385 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,102元 (BD$477) | BD$2,390 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,914元 (BD$294) | BD$1,781 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (BD$31) | BD$227 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104元 (BD$16) | BD$108 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,400元 (BD$369) | BD$607 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750元 (BD$115) | BD$306 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42元 (BD$6) | BD$17 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (BD$10) | BD$28 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Ningbo (China) is 60% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350元 (BD$54) | BD$76 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 (BD$31) | BD$95 | - 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357元 (BD$55) | BD$118 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (BD$62) | BD$148 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Ningbo (China) is 59% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 180,000元 (BD$27,685) | BD$38,331 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (BD$1.04) | BD$2.11 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (BD$15) | BD$68 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (BD$4.72) | BD$22 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Ningbo (China) is 52% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80元 (BD$12) | BD$10 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (BD$5.38) | BD$32 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (BD$15) | BD$104 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (BD$4.92) | BD$12 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (BD$7) | BD$6 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (BD$4.41) | BD$8 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18元 (BD$2.69) | BD$5.77 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (BD$2.31) | BD$5.04 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (BD$6) | BD$27 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Ningbo (China) is 57% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134元 (BD$21) | BD$71 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 124元 (BD$19) | BD$24 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 435元 (BD$67) | BD$92 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 283元 (BD$43) | BD$121 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (BD$8) | BD$12 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (BD$4.54) | BD$5.50 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (BD$3.15) | BD$9 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,900元 (BD$754) | BD$595 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (BD$0.05) | BD$0.24 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (BD$38) | BD$147 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (BD$3.18) | BD$12 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ningbo (China) is 71% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require BD$13,000 in Hamilton you would need to make just about BD$3,803 (24,728元) in Ningbo.
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