Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 131% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Bermuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 (C$48) | C$23 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (C$28) | C$13 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$24 (C$32) | C$8 | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 (C$7) | C$3.06 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (C$10) | C$5.15 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (C$13) | C$4.85 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 (C$37) | C$10 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (C$12) | C$4.58 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 (C$4.12) | C$3.03 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (C$4.70) | C$3.46 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (C$45) | C$18 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (C$8) | C$2.62 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 (C$4.60) | C$3.01 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 78% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Bermuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,555 (C$6,076) | C$2,801 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 (C$4,189) | C$2,236 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (C$600) | C$219 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (C$2,450) | C$1,943 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,557 (C$2,076) | C$1,567 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 (C$278) | C$133 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (C$131) | C$70 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$548 (C$731) | C$416 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (C$356) | C$195 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (C$30) | C$14 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 (C$35) | C$30 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 79% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Bermuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (C$102) | C$81 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (C$113) | C$52 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 (C$176) | C$122 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 (C$207) | C$148 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Bermuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,950 (C$51,957) | C$29,369 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.29 (C$3.05) | C$1.85 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (C$92) | C$112 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 33% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Bermuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (C$13) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (C$33) | C$30 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 (C$101) | C$101 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 (C$5.67) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 (C$17) | C$5.78 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 (C$8) | C$4.13 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (C$7) | C$3.03 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 (C$47) | C$31 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 53% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Bermuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 (C$133) | C$66 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 (C$40) | C$30 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (C$227) | C$163 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 (C$227) | C$109 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 (C$21) | C$13 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (C$9) | C$5.06 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (C$17) | C$7 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 (C$667) | C$811 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (C$0.33) | C$0.43 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (C$133) | C$58 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (C$21) | C$17 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 62% more expensive than in Canada
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