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Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 102% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$22 (AU$31) | AU$17 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 (AU$16) | AU$11 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$6 (AU$9) | AU$5.91 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.08 (AU$5.76) | AU$1.26 | + 356% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$4.34 (AU$6) | AU$5.65 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$11 (AU$16) | AU$5.02 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$4.18 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.74 (AU$5.27) | AU$3.34 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.69 (AU$5.20) | AU$5.40 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$23 (AU$32) | AU$19 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$4.77 (AU$7) | AU$3.13 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.64 (AU$8) | AU$2.21 | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 82% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$3,807 (AU$5,372) | AU$2,623 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$2,156 (AU$3,042) | AU$2,075 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$375 (AU$530) | AU$248 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,320 (AU$3,274) | AU$2,016 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 (AU$2,441) | AU$1,439 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$243 (AU$343) | AU$169 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$102 (AU$144) | AU$59 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 (AU$656) | AU$554 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 (AU$271) | AU$198 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 (AU$19) | AU$12 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 (AU$35) | AU$29 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 72% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 (AU$104) | AU$102 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 (AU$156) | AU$74 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 (AU$154) | AU$147 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$154 (AU$218) | AU$152 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,188 (AU$53,892) | AU$27,124 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.24 (AU$3.16) | AU$1.48 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$64 (AU$91) | AU$141 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 51% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$4.99 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$22 (AU$32) | AU$17 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$70 (AU$99) | AU$73 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$6 (AU$9) | AU$5.24 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 (AU$7) | AU$3.11 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 (AU$4.23) | AU$3.77 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$28 (AU$40) | AU$29 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 53% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$54 (AU$76) | AU$56 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$147 (AU$208) | AU$106 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$14 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 (AU$7) | AU$4.62 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$824 (AU$1,163) | AU$594 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.77 (AU$1.09) | AU$0.65 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$126 (AU$178) | AU$70 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 (AU$18) | AU$32 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 58% more expensive than in Australia
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