- Cost of Living
- Bermuda
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 111% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$21 (C$29) | C$18 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (C$13) | C$7 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.07 (C$5.45) | C$2.39 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$5.04 (C$7) | C$4.02 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (C$13) | C$3.90 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (C$14) | C$3.87 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.74 (C$5.01) | C$2.36 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.41 (C$4.57) | C$3.49 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$21 (C$28) | C$18 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$5.07 (C$7) | C$2.42 | + 182% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.64 (C$8) | C$2.25 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 159% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$5,603 (C$7,510) | C$2,101 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$3,521 (C$4,719) | C$1,651 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$375 (C$503) | C$152 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,320 (C$3,109) | C$1,612 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 (C$2,319) | C$1,179 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$243 (C$326) | C$102 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$102 (C$137) | C$53 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 (C$623) | C$468 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 (C$257) | C$155 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 (C$18) | C$12 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 (C$34) | C$24 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 107% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 (C$99) | C$72 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 (C$148) | C$58 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 (C$146) | C$115 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$154 (C$207) | C$135 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,150 (C$52,478) | C$22,949 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.10 (C$2.82) | C$1.31 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (C$92) | C$110 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$4.99 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$22 (C$30) | C$21 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$70 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$6 (C$8) | C$4.79 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$5.45 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 (C$7) | C$2.89 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 (C$4.02) | C$2.64 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (C$40) | C$25 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$54 (C$72) | C$54 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (C$32) | C$27 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$142 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$146 (C$196) | C$97 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (C$16) | C$11 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 (C$7) | C$5.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$479 (C$642) | C$597 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (C$0.33) | C$0.52 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$126 (C$169) | C$61 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 (C$17) | C$14 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 88% more expensive than in Canada
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