Cost of living in Shiyan, China vs Hamilton, Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shiyan (China) is 46% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10元 (BD$1.54) | BD$27 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | BD$12 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | BD$10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (BD$1.85) | BD$3.35 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | BD$5.70 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | BD$10 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | BD$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | BD$11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | BD$3.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | BD$5.03 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | BD$22 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | BD$5.98 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | BD$5.84 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Shiyan (China) is about the same as in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | BD$4,382 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | BD$4,038 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | BD$385 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | BD$2,390 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | BD$1,781 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | BD$227 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | BD$108 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | BD$607 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | BD$306 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | BD$17 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | BD$28 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shiyan (China) is about the same as in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | BD$76 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | BD$95 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | BD$118 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | BD$148 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shiyan (China) is about the same as in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | BD$38,331 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | BD$2.11 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | BD$68 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | BD$22 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shiyan (China) is about the same as in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | BD$10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | BD$32 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | BD$104 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | BD$12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | BD$6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | BD$8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | BD$5.77 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | BD$5.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | BD$27 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shiyan (China) is about the same as in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | BD$71 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | BD$24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | BD$121 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | BD$12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | BD$5.50 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | BD$9 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | BD$595 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | BD$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | BD$147 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | BD$12 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shiyan (China) is 46% 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$7,042 (45,784元) in Shiyan.
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