Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 129% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 ($36) | $17 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 ($21) | $9 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$28 ($28) | $5.11 | + 443% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 ($4.98) | $0.99 | + 403% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 ($7) | $3.34 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 ($10) | $4.43 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 ($28) | $7 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 ($9) | $3.93 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 ($3.09) | $1.92 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 ($3.52) | $3.30 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 ($34) | $16 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 ($6) | $2.26 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 ($3.45) | $2.47 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 52% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,555 ($4,555) | $2,517 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 ($3,141) | $1,960 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 ($450) | $204 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 ($1,837) | $1,774 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,557 ($1,557) | $1,342 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 ($209) | $139 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 ($98) | $56 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$548 ($548) | $300 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 ($267) | $135 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 ($23) | $12 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 ($26) | $27 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 65% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 ($77) | $51 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 ($85) | $46 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 ($132) | $92 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 ($155) | $120 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$39,411 ($39,411) | $25,474 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.10 ($2.10) | $1.06 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 ($69) | $77 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 ($10) | $7 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 ($25) | $19 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 ($76) | $125 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 ($13) | $7 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 ($4.25) | $4.17 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 ($12) | $5.50 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 ($5.81) | $4.18 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 ($4.96) | $2.05 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 ($35) | $25 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 66% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 ($100) | $49 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 ($30) | $27 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 ($170) | $196 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 ($170) | $84 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 ($16) | $13 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 ($7) | $5.19 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 ($12) | $6 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 ($500) | $492 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 ($0.25) | $0.17 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 ($100) | $53 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 ($16) | $9 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 58% more expensive than in United States
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