Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 161% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$33 (¥3,658) | ¥981 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$20 (¥2,135) | ¥700 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$23 (¥2,460) | ¥414 | + 495% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.58 (¥500) | ¥205 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (¥765) | ¥251 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$9 (¥963) | ¥659 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$27 (¥2,974) | ¥964 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$8 (¥876) | ¥743 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$2.88 (¥315) | ¥391 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 (¥550) | ¥296 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$26 (¥2,844) | ¥1,420 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (¥688) | ¥178 | + 286% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$4.38 (¥479) | ¥217 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 80% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,607 (¥503,353) | ¥299,320 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$2,965 (¥323,917) | ¥164,446 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$336 (¥36,681) | ¥21,056 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,343 (¥255,952) | ¥150,152 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,310 (¥143,091) | ¥78,123 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$91 (¥9,977) | ¥11,902 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$107 (¥11,712) | ¥4,118 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 (¥43,699) | ¥70,060 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$364 (¥39,799) | ¥12,705 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (¥2,499) | ¥794 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$29 (¥3,115) | ¥2,406 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$60 (¥6,555) | ¥7,319 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$86 (¥9,442) | ¥4,417 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$114 (¥12,407) | ¥8,375 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$150 (¥16,387) | ¥13,139 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$45,910 (¥5,015,519) | ¥2,627,120 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.17 (¥237) | ¥135 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$75 (¥8,147) | ¥10,272 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 91% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (¥1,092) | ¥1,148 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 (¥5,462) | ¥1,229 | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$77 (¥8,427) | ¥5,176 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$12 (¥1,292) | ¥803 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.04 (¥441) | ¥611 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 (¥1,524) | ¥528 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.18 (¥566) | ¥152 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$7 (¥774) | ¥258 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (¥3,324) | ¥3,156 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 (¥7,800) | ¥3,672 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (¥2,643) | ¥3,638 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 (¥10,925) | ¥16,372 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 (¥13,177) | ¥6,066 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 (¥1,385) | ¥1,131 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 (¥601) | ¥435 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (¥981) | ¥548 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 (¥45,709) | ¥55,862 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (¥26) | ¥53 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 (¥16,105) | ¥9,625 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (¥1,656) | ¥530 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 936 prices entered by 142 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 71% more expensive than in Japan
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