Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Japan
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Food | + 188% | |||
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Food in Bermuda is 188% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 (¥4,647) | ¥1,145 | + 306% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (¥2,714) | ¥719 | + 278% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$28 (¥3,594) | ¥437 | + 723% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 (¥645) | ¥211 | + 205% | |
12 eggs, large | BD$7 (¥947) | ¥282 | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (¥1,279) | ¥815 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 (¥3,592) | ¥951 | + 278% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (¥1,117) | ¥984 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 (¥400) | ¥421 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (¥456) | ¥268 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (¥4,362) | ¥1,770 | + 147% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (¥814) | ¥217 | + 275% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 (¥446) | ¥225 | + 98% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Bermuda is 151% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,555 (¥589,821) | ¥194,768 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 (¥406,678) | ¥126,641 | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (¥58,229) | ¥21,178 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (¥237,882) | ¥142,258 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,557 (¥201,577) | ¥80,836 | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 (¥27,014) | ¥13,643 | + 98% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (¥12,739) | ¥3,988 | + 219% | |
40” flat screen tv | BD$548 (¥70,932) | ¥59,521 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (¥34,554) | ¥17,809 | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (¥2,938) | ¥665 | + 342% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 (¥3,411) | ¥2,700 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Bermuda is 102% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (¥9,950) | ¥7,941 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (¥10,958) | ¥4,162 | + 163% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 (¥17,121) | ¥7,471 | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 (¥20,047) | ¥15,388 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Bermuda is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,411 (¥5,103,540) | ¥2,576,380 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.10 (¥272) | ¥161 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (¥8,935) | ¥16,725 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Bermuda is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (¥1,295) | ¥1,370 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (¥3,237) | ¥1,955 | + 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 (¥9,835) | ¥3,523 | + 179% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (¥1,669) | ¥2,205 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 (¥551) | ¥648 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 (¥1,603) | ¥409 | + 292% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 (¥753) | ¥143 | + 426% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (¥643) | ¥184 | + 250% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 (¥4,532) | ¥3,583 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Bermuda is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 (¥12,949) | ¥4,280 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 (¥3,885) | ¥3,593 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (¥22,014) | ¥20,657 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 (¥22,014) | ¥6,242 | + 253% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 (¥2,072) | ¥1,034 | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (¥906) | ¥533 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (¥1,619) | ¥526 | + 208% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 (¥64,747) | ¥58,872 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (¥32) | ¥41 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (¥12,949) | ¥11,178 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (¥2,012) | ¥554 | + 263% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 690 prices entered by 83 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 82% more expensive than in Japan
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