Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 129% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 (AU$34) | AU$18 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$13 (AU$18) | AU$12 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$9 (AU$13) | AU$5.94 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$2.69 (AU$3.82) | AU$1.37 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 (AU$11) | AU$5.49 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (AU$14) | AU$4.86 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$4.35 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.55 (AU$5.04) | AU$3.20 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 (AU$7) | AU$5.67 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$19 (AU$27) | AU$20 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 (AU$10) | AU$2.94 | + 255% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (AU$9) | AU$2.17 | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 102% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,503 (AU$6,395) | AU$2,557 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,624 (AU$5,147) | AU$1,857 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$179 (AU$254) | AU$280 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,435 (AU$3,459) | AU$1,867 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,779 (AU$2,526) | AU$1,370 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$50 (AU$71) | AU$172 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$95 (AU$135) | AU$60 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 (AU$568) | AU$491 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$500 (AU$710) | AU$235 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$31 (AU$44) | AU$12 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$30 (AU$43) | AU$31 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 40% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (AU$110) | AU$108 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$83 (AU$118) | AU$73 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$123 (AU$175) | AU$147 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$141 (AU$201) | AU$147 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$37,231 (AU$52,879) | AU$28,122 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.15 (AU$3.05) | AU$1.48 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$72 (AU$102) | AU$143 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 118% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 (AU$71) | AU$17 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$88 (AU$125) | AU$70 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$14 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$3.13 (AU$4.45) | AU$4.66 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 (AU$20) | AU$5.65 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$4.62 (AU$7) | AU$3.48 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$6.00 (AU$9) | AU$3.23 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$25 (AU$36) | AU$28 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 32% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 (AU$101) | AU$58 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$34) | AU$35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 (AU$142) | AU$191 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 (AU$171) | AU$95 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 (AU$8) | AU$4.68 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 (AU$594) | AU$659 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (AU$0.34) | AU$0.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 (AU$209) | AU$67 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (AU$22) | AU$35 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.420
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,478 prices entered by 625 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 70% more expensive than in Australia
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