- Cost of Living
- Bermuda
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 92% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$25 (AU$33) | AU$16 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$3.86 (AU$5.13) | AU$1.30 | + 296% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$5.18 (AU$7) | AU$5.70 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$9 (AU$12) | AU$5.28 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (AU$13) | AU$4.32 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.35 (AU$4.45) | AU$3.29 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.34 (AU$4.44) | AU$5.20 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$21 (AU$28) | AU$19 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$4.93 (AU$7) | AU$3.34 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.46 (AU$7) | AU$2.30 | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 94% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$5,652 (AU$7,523) | AU$2,821 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$3,521 (AU$4,686) | AU$2,150 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (AU$599) | AU$303 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,397 (AU$3,191) | AU$2,174 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 (AU$2,303) | AU$1,524 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$300 (AU$399) | AU$228 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$94 (AU$125) | AU$59 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 (AU$618) | AU$679 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 (AU$256) | AU$197 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 (AU$18) | AU$12 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$19 (AU$25) | AU$31 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 59% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 (AU$99) | AU$110 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 (AU$147) | AU$73 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 (AU$145) | AU$146 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$149 (AU$199) | AU$154 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,150 (AU$52,111) | AU$26,292 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.06 (AU$2.74) | AU$1.38 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (AU$92) | AU$148 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$4.99 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$35 (AU$47) | AU$16 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$45 (AU$60) | AU$68 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.29 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 (AU$7) | AU$3.35 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 (AU$3.99) | AU$3.97 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (AU$40) | AU$29 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$48 (AU$64) | AU$55 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$32) | AU$36 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$218 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$138 (AU$184) | AU$101 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 (AU$7) | AU$4.49 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$479 (AU$638) | AU$621 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.37 (AU$0.50) | AU$0.77 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$123 (AU$164) | AU$81 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 (AU$17) | AU$29 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.331
AUD
/
BMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,820 prices entered by 2,392 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 53% more expensive than in Australia
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