Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United States
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 102% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$42 ($42) | $20 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 ($21) | $11 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$10 ($10) | $5.42 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$5.27 ($5.27) | $1.05 | + 402% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 ($8) | $4.32 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$8 ($8) | $4.43 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$14 ($14) | $7 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 ($9) | $3.96 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$4.78 ($4.78) | $2.06 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.00 ($5.00) | $3.25 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$24 ($24) | $17 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$8 ($8) | $2.84 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$5.45 ($5.45) | $2.66 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$3,941 ($3,941) | $2,910 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$2,843 ($2,843) | $2,204 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$268 ($268) | $218 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$3,545 ($3,545) | $2,009 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$2,254 ($2,254) | $1,534 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$168 ($168) | $149 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$96 ($96) | $62 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$524 ($524) | $274 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 ($267) | $145 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$42 ($42) | $14 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$37 ($37) | $32 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 ($77) | $57 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$70 ($70) | $54 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$165 ($165) | $99 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$105 ($105) | $137 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$42,793 ($42,793) | $29,106 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.71 ($2.71) | $0.97 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$99 ($99) | $78 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 ($9) | $9 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 ($25) | $25 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$130 ($130) | $158 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 ($20) | $9 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$7 ($7) | $4.84 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$13 ($13) | $6 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$10 ($10) | $4.88 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.49 ($3.49) | $2.41 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 ($30) | $29 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 64% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bermuda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$107 ($107) | $59 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 ($24) | $29 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$75 ($75) | $214 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$175 ($175) | $99 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$18 ($18) | $14 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$8 ($8) | $5.76 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$11 ($11) | $7 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 ($1,139) | $507 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$183 ($183) | $64 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 ($15) | $10 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,440 prices entered by 2,194 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 57% more expensive than in United States
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