Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 147% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 (AU$54) | AU$21 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (AU$31) | AU$14 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$24 (AU$36) | AU$7 | + 436% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 (AU$7) | AU$1.81 | + 313% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 (AU$42) | AU$9 | + 362% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (AU$13) | AU$4.83 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 (AU$4.63) | AU$3.47 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (AU$5.28) | AU$5.53 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (AU$51) | AU$19 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (AU$9) | AU$3.75 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 (AU$5.17) | AU$2.80 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 50% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$3,062 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 (AU$4,709) | AU$2,281 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (AU$674) | AU$231 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (AU$2,755) | AU$2,199 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,800 (AU$2,699) | AU$1,704 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 (AU$313) | AU$176 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (AU$148) | AU$67 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$548 (AU$821) | AU$599 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (AU$400) | AU$277 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (AU$34) | AU$12 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 (AU$40) | AU$36 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 37% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (AU$115) | AU$108 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (AU$127) | AU$84 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 (AU$198) | AU$165 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 (AU$232) | AU$168 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,950 (AU$58,405) | AU$33,972 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.29 (AU$3.43) | AU$1.90 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (AU$103) | AU$159 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 76% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$8 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (AU$37) | AU$22 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 (AU$114) | AU$77 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 (AU$6) | AU$5.05 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 (AU$19) | AU$6 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 (AU$9) | AU$4.27 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (AU$7) | AU$4.32 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 (AU$52) | AU$34 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 48% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 (AU$150) | AU$61 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 (AU$45) | AU$39 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (AU$255) | AU$275 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 (AU$255) | AU$112 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 (AU$24) | AU$20 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (AU$10) | AU$5.12 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (AU$19) | AU$10 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 (AU$750) | AU$815 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.39 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (AU$150) | AU$70 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (AU$23) | AU$42 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.499
AUD
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BMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,405 prices entered by 380 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 49% more expensive than in Australia
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