Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bermuda
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Food | - 81% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 81% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (BD$7) | BD$42 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (BD$6) | BD$27 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (BD$2.07) | BD$12 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.48 (BD$0.96) | BD$4.83 | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (BD$2.25) | BD$8 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (BD$1.36) | BD$8 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (BD$4.34) | BD$20 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (BD$2.14) | BD$10 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (BD$1.22) | BD$5.47 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (BD$1.10) | BD$8 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (BD$8) | BD$26 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (BD$1.74) | BD$9 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.55 (BD$0.80) | BD$7 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 84% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,982 (BD$697) | BD$4,275 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,625 (BD$460) | BD$3,171 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 762 (BD$133) | BD$278 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,982 (BD$522) | BD$3,683 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,002 (BD$351) | BD$2,193 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 514 (BD$90) | BD$236 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (BD$16) | BD$150 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,826 (BD$320) | BD$716 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 634 (BD$111) | BD$300 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (BD$5.36) | BD$39 | - 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (BD$3.83) | BD$35 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 279 (BD$49) | BD$100 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 279 (BD$49) | BD$85 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 401 (BD$70) | BD$175 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 315 (BD$55) | BD$300 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,855 (BD$20,637) | BD$42,793 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (BD$1.06) | BD$2.71 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (BD$42) | BD$99 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 68% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (BD$3.84) | BD$9 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (BD$8) | BD$25 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 282 (BD$49) | BD$140 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 26 (BD$4.60) | BD$20 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (BD$2.39) | BD$7 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (BD$3.61) | BD$10 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (BD$1.24) | BD$7 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.68 (BD$1.00) | BD$3.24 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 57 (BD$10) | BD$30 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 67% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (BD$20) | BD$83 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (BD$11) | BD$24 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 220 (BD$39) | BD$75 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 241 (BD$42) | BD$126 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (BD$5.80) | BD$22 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (BD$2.87) | BD$7 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (BD$2.01) | BD$11 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,432 (BD$601) | BD$1,139 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.36 (BD$0.24) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (BD$25) | BD$183 | - 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (BD$2.15) | BD$15 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 74% cheaper than in Bermuda
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