- Cost of Living
- Bermuda
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 101% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$25 (AU$35) | AU$17 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (AU$14) | AU$6 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.07 (AU$5.61) | AU$1.33 | + 321% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$5.04 (AU$7) | AU$5.80 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$9 (AU$13) | AU$5.05 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (AU$14) | AU$4.29 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.74 (AU$5.15) | AU$3.35 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.41 (AU$4.70) | AU$5.16 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$21 (AU$30) | AU$20 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$5.07 (AU$7) | AU$3.25 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.64 (AU$8) | AU$2.33 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 98% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$5,603 (AU$7,719) | AU$2,802 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$3,521 (AU$4,851) | AU$2,145 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (AU$620) | AU$295 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,406 (AU$3,315) | AU$2,154 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 (AU$2,384) | AU$1,511 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$243 (AU$335) | AU$237 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$94 (AU$129) | AU$59 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 (AU$640) | AU$672 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 (AU$265) | AU$210 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 (AU$19) | AU$13 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$19 (AU$26) | AU$30 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 64% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 (AU$102) | AU$108 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 (AU$152) | AU$76 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 (AU$150) | AU$149 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$154 (AU$212) | AU$156 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 1% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,150 (AU$53,940) | AU$26,203 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.06 (AU$2.84) | AU$1.42 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (AU$95) | AU$144 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 21% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$4.99 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$22 (AU$31) | AU$16 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$45 (AU$62) | AU$72 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 (AU$7) | AU$3.43 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 (AU$4.13) | AU$3.87 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (AU$41) | AU$29 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$48 (AU$67) | AU$54 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$153 (AU$211) | AU$105 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 (AU$7) | AU$4.51 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$479 (AU$660) | AU$612 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.48 (AU$0.67) | AU$0.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$126 (AU$174) | AU$80 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 (AU$18) | AU$30 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 59% more expensive than in Australia
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