Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Japan
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Food | + 246% | |||
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Food in Bermuda is 246% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$42 (¥6,031) | ¥1,035 | + 483% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$27 (¥3,892) | ¥840 | + 364% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$12 (¥1,668) | ¥618 | + 170% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.83 (¥699) | ¥237 | + 195% | |
12 eggs, large | BD$8 (¥1,170) | ¥335 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$8 (¥1,173) | ¥439 | + 168% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$20 (¥2,897) | ¥1,195 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (¥1,448) | ¥822 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$5.47 (¥793) | ¥509 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$8 (¥1,105) | ¥303 | + 265% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$26 (¥3,721) | ¥1,267 | + 194% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BD$9 (¥1,359) | ¥276 | + 393% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (¥969) | ¥293 | + 231% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in Bermuda is 159% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,275 (¥619,075) | ¥365,082 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,171 (¥459,298) | ¥201,500 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$278 (¥40,288) | ¥19,132 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$3,683 (¥533,338) | ¥145,654 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$2,193 (¥317,606) | ¥102,459 | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$236 (¥34,126) | ¥8,349 | + 309% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$150 (¥21,749) | ¥4,448 | + 389% | |
40” flat screen tv | BD$716 (¥103,686) | ¥74,559 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$300 (¥43,448) | ¥25,414 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$39 (¥5,651) | ¥1,338 | + 322% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$35 (¥5,066) | ¥2,815 | + 80% | |
Clothes | + 124% | |||
Clothes in Bermuda is 124% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$100 (¥14,483) | ¥9,315 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (¥12,326) | ¥5,103 | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$175 (¥25,319) | ¥9,892 | + 156% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$300 (¥43,448) | ¥12,189 | + 256% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Bermuda is 82% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$42,793 (¥6,197,582) | ¥3,060,780 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.71 (¥392) | ¥169 | + 132% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BD$99 (¥14,345) | ¥8,198 | + 75% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Bermuda is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 (¥1,374) | ¥2,133 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (¥3,621) | ¥2,551 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$140 (¥20,318) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 (¥2,865) | ¥1,337 | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$7 (¥1,084) | ¥930 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$10 (¥1,448) | ¥622 | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$7 (¥1,009) | ¥224 | + 350% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.24 (¥469) | ¥188 | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (¥4,345) | ¥4,604 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 114% | |||
Entertainment in Bermuda is 114% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$83 (¥11,958) | ¥4,908 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (¥3,487) | ¥3,881 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$75 (¥10,862) | ¥7,212 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$126 (¥18,311) | ¥8,269 | + 121% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$22 (¥3,144) | ¥1,244 | + 153% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (¥977) | ¥547 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$11 (¥1,593) | ¥674 | + 137% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 (¥164,957) | ¥51,659 | + 219% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$183 (¥26,530) | ¥9,530 | + 178% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (¥2,156) | ¥613 | + 252% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |

These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 142% more expensive than in Japan
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