Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 34% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Bermuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 (49 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$20 (40 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$14 (29 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$3.32 (7 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$4.71 (10 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (20 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (16 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$7 (15 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.52 (7 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (7 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (68 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 (14 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.83 (8 Bds$) | 4.76 Bds$ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 162% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Bermuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$11,441 (23,165 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$5,527 (11,190 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$301 (609 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (3,719 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,800 (3,644 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$101 (204 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (199 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$650 (1,316 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (540 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$25 (51 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 (51 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 224% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 36% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bermuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (156 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (171 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$125 (253 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$105 (213 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is about the same as in Barbados | ||||
| Bermuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$30,000 (60,740 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.32 (4.70 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (140 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 31% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Bermuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 (19 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (51 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$50 (101 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 (40 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.66 (9 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$13 (26 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$9 (17 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.80 (8 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (60 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 42% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Bermuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$105 (213 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$14 (28 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (344 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$211 (428 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$10 (20 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (14 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (25 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 (2,306 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (0.51 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (202 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (31 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 93 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 54% more expensive than in Barbados
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