Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United States
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 66% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 ($24) | $20 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$20 ($20) | $10 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$14 ($14) | $5.75 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$3.32 ($3.32) | $1.08 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$4.71 ($4.71) | $4.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 ($10) | $4.65 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$7 ($7) | $4.51 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.52 ($3.52) | $2.36 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 ($3.52) | $3.26 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 ($34) | $16 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 ($7) | $2.92 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.83 ($3.83) | $2.83 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 105% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$11,441 ($11,441) | $2,965 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$5,527 ($5,527) | $2,266 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$301 ($301) | $224 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 ($1,837) | $1,996 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,800 ($1,800) | $1,511 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$101 ($101) | $150 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 ($98) | $64 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$650 ($650) | $294 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 ($267) | $141 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$25 ($25) | $14 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 ($25) | $32 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 ($77) | $56 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 ($85) | $48 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$125 ($125) | $95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$105 ($105) | $126 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$30,000 ($30,000) | $27,752 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.36 ($2.36) | $1.03 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 ($69) | $83 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 ($9) | $9 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 ($25) | $24 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$50 ($50) | $151 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 ($20) | $9 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.66 ($4.66) | $4.89 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$13 ($13) | $7 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$9 ($9) | $4.89 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.80 ($3.80) | $2.20 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 ($30) | $29 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 62% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$105 ($105) | $56 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$14 ($14) | $29 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 ($170) | $230 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$211 ($211) | $91 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$10 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 ($7) | $5.40 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 ($12) | $7 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 ($1,139) | $558 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 ($0.25) | $0.20 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 ($100) | $61 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 ($16) | $10 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,892 prices entered by 2,756 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 58% more expensive than in United States
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