- Cost of Living
- Bermuda
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 103% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$21 (AU$30) | AU$17 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (AU$14) | AU$6 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.07 (AU$5.71) | AU$1.34 | + 328% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$5.04 (AU$7) | AU$5.78 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (AU$14) | AU$5.07 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$4.23 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.74 (AU$5.25) | AU$3.39 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.41 (AU$4.78) | AU$5.23 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$21 (AU$30) | AU$20 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$5.07 (AU$7) | AU$3.26 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.64 (AU$8) | AU$2.20 | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 107% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$5,603 (AU$7,865) | AU$2,718 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$3,521 (AU$4,942) | AU$2,078 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$375 (AU$527) | AU$292 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,320 (AU$3,256) | AU$2,104 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 (AU$2,428) | AU$1,460 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$243 (AU$342) | AU$248 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$102 (AU$143) | AU$59 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 (AU$652) | AU$664 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 (AU$270) | AU$208 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 (AU$19) | AU$12 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 (AU$35) | AU$30 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 67% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 (AU$104) | AU$108 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 (AU$155) | AU$76 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 (AU$153) | AU$147 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$154 (AU$216) | AU$157 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,150 (AU$54,956) | AU$26,190 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.10 (AU$2.95) | AU$1.45 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (AU$97) | AU$139 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 48% 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$17 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$70 (AU$98) | AU$70 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$6 (AU$9) | AU$5.19 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 (AU$7) | AU$3.39 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 (AU$4.21) | AU$3.80 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (AU$42) | AU$30 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 21% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$54 (AU$75) | AU$54 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$146 (AU$205) | AU$104 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 (AU$7) | AU$4.53 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$479 (AU$672) | AU$602 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (AU$0.34) | AU$0.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$126 (AU$177) | AU$78 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 (AU$18) | AU$31 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.404
AUD
/
BMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,385 prices entered by 2,300 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 63% more expensive than in Australia
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