Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 95% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 (AU$38) | AU$24 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$20 (AU$31) | AU$15 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$14 (AU$22) | AU$7 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$3.32 (AU$5.18) | AU$1.93 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$4.71 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$7 (AU$11) | AU$5.05 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.52 (AU$5.49) | AU$3.66 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (AU$5.49) | AU$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (AU$53) | AU$21 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 (AU$11) | AU$3.69 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.83 (AU$5.97) | AU$2.92 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 164% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$11,441 (AU$17,844) | AU$3,611 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$5,527 (AU$8,620) | AU$2,613 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$301 (AU$469) | AU$219 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (AU$2,865) | AU$2,402 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,800 (AU$2,807) | AU$1,879 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$101 (AU$157) | AU$163 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (AU$153) | AU$79 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$650 (AU$1,014) | AU$535 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (AU$416) | AU$248 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$25 (AU$39) | AU$17 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$25 (AU$39) | AU$42 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 23% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (AU$120) | AU$128 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (AU$132) | AU$86 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$125 (AU$195) | AU$186 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$105 (AU$164) | AU$214 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$30,000 (AU$46,790) | AU$36,303 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.36 (AU$3.69) | AU$1.98 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (AU$108) | AU$166 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 79% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$9 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (AU$39) | AU$24 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$50 (AU$78) | AU$83 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$20 (AU$31) | AU$7 | + 334% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.66 (AU$7) | AU$5.08 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$13 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$9 (AU$13) | AU$4.15 | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$3.80 (AU$5.93) | AU$4.68 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (AU$46) | AU$33 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 53% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bermuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$105 (AU$164) | AU$65 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$14 (AU$22) | AU$43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (AU$265) | AU$292 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$211 (AU$330) | AU$129 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$10 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (AU$11) | AU$5.37 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$1,139 (AU$1,776) | AU$883 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (AU$0.39) | AU$0.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (AU$156) | AU$75 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (AU$24) | AU$41 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,892 prices entered by 401 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 71% more expensive than in Australia
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