Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 129% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$33 (€28) | €18 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$20 (€16) | €8 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$23 (€19) | €4.60 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.58 (€3.83) | €1.02 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (€5.86) | €3.86 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$9 (€7) | €2.44 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$27 (€23) | €4.99 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$8 (€7) | €2.35 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$2.88 (€2.41) | €1.60 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 (€4.21) | €1.78 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$26 (€22) | €7 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (€5.27) | €2.31 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$4.38 (€3.66) | €1.30 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 144% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,607 (€3,853) | €1,154 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$2,965 (€2,480) | €910 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$336 (€281) | €138 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,343 (€1,959) | €833 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,310 (€1,095) | €626 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$91 (€76) | €98 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$107 (€90) | €38 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 (€335) | €370 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$364 (€305) | €136 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (€19) | €11 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$29 (€24) | €10 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 32% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$60 (€50) | €86 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$86 (€72) | €39 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$114 (€95) | €81 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$150 (€125) | €111 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 34% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$45,910 (€38,396) | €25,450 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.17 (€1.82) | €1.33 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$75 (€62) | €49 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 106% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (€8) | €5.50 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 (€42) | €10 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$77 (€65) | €34 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$12 (€10) | €5.19 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.04 (€3.38) | €3.29 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 (€12) | €3.50 | + 234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.18 (€4.33) | €2.13 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$7 (€5.93) | €2.32 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$30 (€25) | €27 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 36% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 (€60) | €48 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (€20) | €22 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 (€84) | €55 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 (€101) | €65 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 (€4.60) | €3.19 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (€8) | €4.06 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 (€350) | €440 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (€0.20) | €0.30 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 (€123) | €48 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 91% more expensive than in Belgium
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