Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 124% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 (¥2,589) | ¥975 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$13 (¥1,411) | ¥718 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$9 (¥1,016) | ¥451 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$2.69 (¥293) | ¥214 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 (¥865) | ¥284 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (¥1,078) | ¥501 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (¥878) | ¥1,246 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (¥1,120) | ¥640 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.55 (¥386) | ¥381 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 (¥547) | ¥252 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$19 (¥2,090) | ¥1,640 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 (¥798) | ¥221 | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (¥714) | ¥253 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 134% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,503 (¥489,357) | ¥182,340 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,624 (¥393,860) | ¥111,342 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$179 (¥19,469) | ¥15,746 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,435 (¥264,672) | ¥127,445 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,779 (¥193,297) | ¥86,552 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$50 (¥5,434) | ¥11,000 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$95 (¥10,363) | ¥3,746 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 (¥43,473) | ¥39,892 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$500 (¥54,341) | ¥8,365 | + 550% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$31 (¥3,372) | ¥740 | + 356% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$30 (¥3,260) | ¥2,216 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (¥8,397) | ¥6,528 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$83 (¥9,008) | ¥4,644 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$123 (¥13,403) | ¥7,685 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$141 (¥15,352) | ¥13,013 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$37,231 (¥4,046,296) | ¥2,936,380 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.17 (¥235) | ¥138 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$72 (¥7,780) | ¥9,348 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (¥1,087) | ¥1,406 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 (¥5,434) | ¥929 | + 485% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$88 (¥9,591) | ¥8,740 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$14 (¥1,522) | ¥554 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$3.13 (¥340) | ¥669 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 (¥1,517) | ¥516 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$4.62 (¥502) | ¥191 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$6.00 (¥652) | ¥238 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$25 (¥2,717) | ¥2,573 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 (¥7,760) | ¥3,363 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (¥2,629) | ¥3,583 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 (¥10,868) | ¥16,766 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 (¥13,108) | ¥6,023 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 (¥1,377) | ¥809 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 (¥598) | ¥500 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (¥981) | ¥491 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 (¥45,473) | ¥47,822 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (¥26) | ¥26 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 (¥16,022) | ¥8,220 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (¥1,648) | ¥491 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 82% more expensive than in Japan
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