Cost of living in France compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 45% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| France | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (BD$20) | BD$24 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (BD$11) | BD$20 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (BD$7) | BD$14 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (BD$1.38) | BD$3.32 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (BD$4.87) | BD$4.71 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (BD$3.49) | BD$10 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (BD$9) | BD$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (BD$3.13) | BD$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (BD$2.02) | BD$3.52 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 (BD$2.13) | BD$3.52 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (BD$11) | BD$34 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (BD$2.41) | BD$7 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (BD$1.32) | BD$3.83 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in France is 73% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| France | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,569 (BD$1,660) | BD$11,441 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,241 (BD$1,313) | BD$5,527 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (BD$215) | BD$301 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (BD$1,066) | BD$1,837 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (BD$800) | BD$1,800 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (BD$108) | BD$101 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (BD$30) | BD$98 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (BD$411) | BD$650 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (BD$94) | BD$267 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (BD$8) | BD$25 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (BD$15) | BD$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in France is 32% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| France | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (BD$103) | BD$77 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (BD$36) | BD$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (BD$99) | BD$125 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (BD$126) | BD$105 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in France is 10% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| France | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,613 (BD$29,224) | BD$30,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (BD$2.00) | BD$2.36 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (BD$60) | BD$69 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 52% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| France | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (BD$4.57) | BD$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (BD$8) | BD$25 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (BD$31) | BD$50 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 (BD$4.56) | BD$20 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (BD$4.40) | BD$4.66 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (BD$3.72) | BD$13 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (BD$2.79) | BD$9 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (BD$2.54) | BD$3.80 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (BD$22) | BD$30 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 44% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| France | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (BD$49) | BD$105 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (BD$24) | BD$14 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (BD$69) | BD$170 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (BD$57) | BD$211 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (BD$12) | BD$10 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (BD$4.03) | BD$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (BD$7) | BD$12 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 (BD$419) | BD$1,139 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (BD$0.40) | BD$0.25 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (BD$35) | BD$100 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (BD$11) | BD$16 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,604 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 55% cheaper than in Bermuda
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