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Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United States
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 91% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$22 ($22) | $14 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BD$11 ($11) | $8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$6 ($6) | $4.50 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.08 ($4.08) | $0.88 | + 364% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$4.34 ($4.34) | $3.21 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$11 ($11) | $3.92 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 ($10) | $3.34 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.74 ($3.74) | $1.60 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.69 ($3.69) | $3.68 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$23 ($23) | $15 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BD$4.77 ($4.77) | $1.92 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.64 ($5.64) | $2.16 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 69% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BD$3,807 ($3,806) | $2,048 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BD$2,156 ($2,156) | $1,552 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$375 ($375) | $177 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BD$2,320 ($2,319) | $1,531 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BD$1,730 ($1,730) | $1,100 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BD$243 ($243) | $119 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BD$102 ($102) | $48 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BD$465 ($465) | $323 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$192 ($192) | $119 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$14 ($14) | $11 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 ($25) | $22 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 108% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BD$74 ($74) | $47 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BD$111 ($111) | $44 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$109 ($109) | $86 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$154 ($154) | $114 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,188 ($38,186) | $22,310 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.24 ($2.24) | $0.78 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$64 ($64) | $85 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$4.99 ($4.99) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$22 ($22) | $18 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BD$70 ($70) | $111 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$6 ($6) | $3.44 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.00 ($5.00) | $3.48 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.00 ($3.00) | $1.85 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$28 ($28) | $21 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 76% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$54 ($54) | $45 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 ($24) | $25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$147 ($147) | $78 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$14 ($14) | $12 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.02 ($5.02) | $4.91 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$7 ($7) | $5.90 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BD$824 ($824) | $421 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.77 ($0.77) | $0.29 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$126 ($126) | $52 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BD$13 ($13) | $8 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 60% more expensive than in United States
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