Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Japan
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| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 223% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 (¥5,022) | ¥1,025 | + 390% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (¥2,933) | ¥723 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$24 (¥3,349) | ¥519 | + 545% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 (¥697) | ¥197 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (¥1,024) | ¥316 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (¥1,383) | ¥629 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 (¥3,882) | ¥962 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (¥1,207) | ¥902 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 (¥432) | ¥574 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (¥493) | ¥285 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (¥4,714) | ¥1,208 | + 290% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (¥880) | ¥184 | + 378% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 (¥482) | ¥206 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 79% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥326,267 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 (¥439,500) | ¥171,772 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (¥62,929) | ¥28,488 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (¥257,080) | ¥157,603 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,800 (¥251,901) | ¥82,713 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 (¥29,194) | ¥24,082 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (¥13,767) | ¥4,699 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$548 (¥76,657) | ¥47,482 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (¥37,343) | ¥32,093 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (¥3,175) | ¥1,313 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 (¥3,687) | ¥1,878 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 107% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (¥10,753) | ¥6,136 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (¥11,842) | ¥5,199 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 (¥18,503) | ¥8,989 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 (¥21,665) | ¥13,588 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,950 (¥5,450,858) | ¥2,700,660 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.29 (¥320) | ¥165 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (¥9,656) | ¥10,143 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (¥1,399) | ¥2,497 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (¥3,499) | ¥1,967 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 (¥10,628) | ¥5,380 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (¥1,803) | ¥650 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 (¥595) | ¥938 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 (¥1,733) | ¥702 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 (¥813) | ¥218 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (¥695) | ¥216 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 (¥4,898) | ¥3,927 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bermuda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 (¥13,995) | ¥4,141 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 (¥4,198) | ¥3,600 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (¥23,791) | ¥4,000 | + 495% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 (¥23,791) | ¥5,993 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 (¥2,239) | ¥984 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (¥980) | ¥472 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (¥1,749) | ¥575 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 (¥69,973) | ¥101,122 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (¥35) | ¥52 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (¥13,995) | ¥9,280 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (¥2,175) | ¥592 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 759 prices entered by 106 different people.
Cost of living in Bermuda is 87% more expensive than in Japan
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