- Cost of Living
- Bermuda
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 98% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$21 (¥2,418) | ¥1,054 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 (¥1,248) | ¥698 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 (¥1,133) | ¥436 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.07 (¥462) | ¥205 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$5.04 (¥571) | ¥285 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (¥1,126) | ¥777 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (¥949) | ¥910 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (¥1,183) | ¥697 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.74 (¥424) | ¥414 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.41 (¥387) | ¥265 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$21 (¥2,387) | ¥1,538 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$5.07 (¥576) | ¥203 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.64 (¥640) | ¥198 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 149% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$5,603 (¥635,651) | ¥231,808 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$3,521 (¥399,455) | ¥125,591 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$375 (¥42,574) | ¥21,159 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,320 (¥263,167) | ¥113,754 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 (¥196,278) | ¥74,885 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$243 (¥27,602) | ¥12,611 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$102 (¥11,574) | ¥4,134 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 (¥52,709) | ¥55,558 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 (¥21,786) | ¥16,830 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 (¥1,545) | ¥693 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 (¥2,842) | ¥1,932 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 119% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 (¥8,396) | ¥6,829 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 (¥12,543) | ¥4,215 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 (¥12,347) | ¥8,321 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$154 (¥17,496) | ¥13,972 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,150 (¥4,441,796) | ¥2,590,890 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.10 (¥239) | ¥145 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (¥7,828) | ¥11,257 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$4.99 (¥566) | ¥1,278 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$22 (¥2,538) | ¥1,016 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$70 (¥7,961) | ¥3,622 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$6 (¥709) | ¥707 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 (¥567) | ¥137 | + 313% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 (¥340) | ¥217 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (¥3,404) | ¥2,939 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$54 (¥6,072) | ¥3,981 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (¥2,723) | ¥3,365 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$146 (¥16,571) | ¥7,768 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$12 (¥1,361) | ¥880 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 (¥569) | ¥487 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$8 (¥945) | ¥560 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$479 (¥54,345) | ¥49,094 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (¥28) | ¥56 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$126 (¥14,308) | ¥10,296 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 (¥1,445) | ¥468 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 72% more expensive than in Japan
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