Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
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| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 166% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$42 (AU$64) | AU$22 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$27 (AU$41) | AU$15 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$12 (AU$18) | AU$7 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.83 (AU$7) | AU$1.90 | + 292% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$8 (AU$13) | AU$5.81 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$20 (AU$31) | AU$9 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$4.92 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$5.47 (AU$8) | AU$3.73 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$26 (AU$40) | AU$22 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$9 (AU$14) | AU$3.99 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (AU$10) | AU$2.37 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 94% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,275 (AU$6,599) | AU$3,994 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,171 (AU$4,896) | AU$2,720 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$278 (AU$429) | AU$251 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$3,683 (AU$5,685) | AU$2,834 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$2,193 (AU$3,386) | AU$2,188 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$236 (AU$364) | AU$190 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$150 (AU$232) | AU$66 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$716 (AU$1,105) | AU$780 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$300 (AU$463) | AU$219 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$39 (AU$60) | AU$15 | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$35 (AU$54) | AU$40 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 46% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$100 (AU$154) | AU$126 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (AU$131) | AU$97 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$175 (AU$270) | AU$170 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$300 (AU$463) | AU$188 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 26% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$42,793 (AU$66,064) | AU$40,695 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.71 (AU$4.18) | AU$1.92 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$99 (AU$153) | AU$142 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 103% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (AU$39) | AU$23 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$140 (AU$217) | AU$87 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 (AU$31) | AU$8 | + 306% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$7 (AU$12) | AU$5.28 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$7 (AU$11) | AU$4.36 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.24 (AU$5.00) | AU$4.58 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (AU$46) | AU$36 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 41% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$83 (AU$127) | AU$73 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$37) | AU$44 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$75 (AU$116) | AU$356 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$126 (AU$195) | AU$129 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$22 (AU$34) | AU$22 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (AU$10) | AU$5.69 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$11 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 (AU$1,758) | AU$863 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.77 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$183 (AU$283) | AU$94 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (AU$23) | AU$45 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,692 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 79% more expensive than in Australia
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