Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United States
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| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 147% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$33 ($33) | $15 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$20 ($20) | $8 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$23 ($23) | $4.27 | + 427% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.58 ($4.58) | $0.88 | + 423% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 ($7) | $2.89 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$9 ($9) | $4.18 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$27 ($27) | $6 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$8 ($8) | $3.45 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$2.88 ($2.88) | $1.76 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 ($5.03) | $3.12 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$26 ($26) | $14 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 ($6) | $1.99 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$4.38 ($4.38) | $2.19 | + 100% | |
| 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$4,607 ($4,607) | $2,201 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$2,965 ($2,965) | $1,576 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$336 ($336) | $179 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,343 ($2,343) | $1,539 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,310 ($1,310) | $1,144 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$91 ($91) | $114 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$107 ($107) | $52 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 ($400) | $271 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$364 ($364) | $126 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 ($23) | $11 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$29 ($29) | $22 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 73% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$60 ($60) | $47 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$86 ($86) | $43 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$114 ($114) | $86 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$150 ($150) | $107 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 39% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$45,910 ($45,910) | $23,590 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.17 ($2.17) | $0.66 | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$75 ($75) | $73 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 56% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 ($50) | $16 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$77 ($77) | $111 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$12 ($12) | $7 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.04 ($4.04) | $3.45 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 ($14) | $4.85 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.18 ($5.18) | $3.66 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$7 ($7) | $1.82 | + 290% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 ($30) | $22 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 ($71) | $47 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 ($100) | $199 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 ($121) | $78 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 ($13) | $12 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 ($5.50) | $4.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 ($9) | $5.64 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 ($418) | $425 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 ($0.24) | $0.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 ($147) | $49 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 ($15) | $8 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 78% more expensive than in United States
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