Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 118% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$42 (AU$63) | AU$23 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (AU$31) | AU$15 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$5.27 (AU$8) | AU$2.05 | + 285% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$14 (AU$21) | AU$10 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (AU$13) | AU$5.13 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$4.78 (AU$7) | AU$3.61 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.00 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$24 (AU$36) | AU$21 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$8 (AU$13) | AU$3.81 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.45 (AU$8) | AU$3.30 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 54% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$3,941 (AU$5,901) | AU$4,616 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$2,843 (AU$4,257) | AU$3,120 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$268 (AU$401) | AU$295 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$3,545 (AU$5,307) | AU$2,783 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$2,254 (AU$3,375) | AU$2,093 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$168 (AU$251) | AU$214 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$96 (AU$144) | AU$75 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$524 (AU$784) | AU$649 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (AU$400) | AU$301 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$42 (AU$63) | AU$15 | + 331% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$37 (AU$55) | AU$42 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (AU$115) | AU$125 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$70 (AU$105) | AU$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$165 (AU$246) | AU$172 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$105 (AU$157) | AU$193 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 10% 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$64,074) | AU$39,565 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.71 (AU$4.05) | AU$2.00 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$99 (AU$148) | AU$163 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 107% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (AU$37) | AU$20 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$130 (AU$195) | AU$87 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 (AU$30) | AU$7 | + 297% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$7 (AU$11) | AU$5.76 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$13 (AU$20) | AU$10 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$4.33 | + 257% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.49 (AU$5.23) | AU$4.48 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (AU$45) | AU$37 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 58% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$107 (AU$161) | AU$72 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (AU$36) | AU$46 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$75 (AU$112) | AU$321 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$175 (AU$261) | AU$127 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$18 (AU$28) | AU$21 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$8 (AU$11) | AU$5.20 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$11 (AU$16) | AU$11 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 (AU$1,705) | AU$874 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.65 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$183 (AU$274) | AU$88 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (AU$22) | AU$44 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,994 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 54% more expensive than in Australia
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