Cost of living in Bermuda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 298% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 298% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bermuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 (254元) | 46元 | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (148元) | 40元 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$24 (170元) | 16元 | + 968% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 (35元) | 18元 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (52元) | 19元 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (70元) | 11元 | + 544% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 (197元) | 63元 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (61元) | 15元 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 (22元) | 6元 | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (25元) | 7元 | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (239元) | 118元 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (45元) | 8元 | + 428% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 (24元) | 16元 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bermuda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,059元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 (22,250元) | 9,006元 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (3,186元) | 421元 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (13,015元) | 7,547元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,800 (12,753元) | 4,347元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 (1,478元) | 262元 | + 464% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (697元) | 115元 | + 504% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$548 (3,881元) | 1,143元 | + 240% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (1,891元) | 589元 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (161元) | 39元 | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 (187元) | 51元 | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bermuda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (544元) | 529元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (600元) | 248元 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 (937元) | 626元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 (1,097元) | 828元 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bermuda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,950 (275,957元) | 161,247元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.29 (16元) | 9元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (489元) | 204元 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bermuda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (71元) | 39元 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (177元) | 27元 | + 559% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 (538元) | 391元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (91元) | 53元 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 (30元) | 33元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 (88元) | 34元 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 (41元) | 13元 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (35元) | 15元 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 (248元) | 74元 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bermuda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 (708元) | 265元 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 (213元) | 110元 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (1,204元) | 1,294元 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 (1,204元) | 348元 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 (113元) | 79元 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (50元) | 29元 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (89元) | 18元 | + 394% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 (3,542元) | 3,321元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (1.77元) | 0.20元 | + 786% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (708元) | 410元 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (110元) | 24元 | + 355% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,341 prices entered by 140 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 147% more expensive than in China
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