Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United States
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 121% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 ($24) | $15 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$13 ($13) | $8 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$9 ($9) | $4.35 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$2.69 ($2.69) | $0.88 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 ($8) | $2.99 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 ($10) | $4.04 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 ($8) | $6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 ($10) | $3.37 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.55 ($3.55) | $1.77 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 ($5.03) | $3.17 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$19 ($19) | $14 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 ($7) | $1.94 | + 278% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 ($7) | $2.04 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 75% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,541 ($4,541) | $2,261 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,624 ($3,624) | $1,627 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$179 ($179) | $177 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,435 ($2,435) | $1,629 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,779 ($1,779) | $1,159 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$50 ($50) | $109 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$95 ($95) | $47 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 ($400) | $294 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$500 ($500) | $118 | + 324% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$31 ($31) | $11 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$30 ($30) | $22 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 71% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 ($77) | $49 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$83 ($83) | $44 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$123 ($123) | $86 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$141 ($141) | $112 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$37,231 ($37,231) | $22,917 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.17 ($2.17) | $0.75 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$72 ($72) | $81 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 ($10) | $7 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 ($50) | $20 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$88 ($88) | $111 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$14 ($14) | $7 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$3.13 ($3.13) | $3.53 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 ($14) | $5.13 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$4.62 ($4.62) | $3.57 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$6.00 ($6.00) | $1.82 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$25 ($25) | $22 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 ($71) | $46 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 ($24) | $25 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 ($100) | $222 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 ($121) | $75 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 ($13) | $12 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 ($5.50) | $4.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 ($9) | $5.81 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 ($418) | $396 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 ($0.24) | $0.19 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 ($147) | $53 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 ($15) | $8 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 67% more expensive than in United States
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