Cost of living in Bermuda compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 142% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bermuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$36 (€34) | €17 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$21 (€20) | €8 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$24 (€23) | €4.16 | + 446% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$4.98 (€4.73) | €1.04 | + 355% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$7 (€7) | €4.04 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (€9) | €2.77 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$28 (€26) | €8 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$9 (€8) | €3.28 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.09 (€2.93) | €2.28 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$3.52 (€3.34) | €1.65 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$34 (€32) | €13 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$6 (€5.96) | €3.54 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$3.45 (€3.27) | €1.61 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 153% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bermuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,555 (€4,321) | €1,136 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,141 (€2,979) | €1,013 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$450 (€427) | €201 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$1,837 (€1,743) | €823 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,557 (€1,477) | €690 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$209 (€198) | €79 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$98 (€93) | €46 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$548 (€520) | €775 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$267 (€253) | €212 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$23 (€22) | €14 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$26 (€25) | €12 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 10% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bermuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (€73) | €94 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$85 (€80) | €69 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$132 (€125) | €84 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$155 (€147) | €122 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 29% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bermuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$38,950 (€36,951) | €25,982 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.29 (€2.17) | €1.88 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$69 (€65) | €51 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 83% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bermuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$25 (€24) | €12 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$76 (€72) | €32 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$13 (€12) | €5.15 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$4.25 (€4.04) | €3.67 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$12 (€12) | €3.77 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$5.81 (€5.51) | €1.90 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$4.96 (€4.71) | €2.17 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$35 (€33) | €25 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 95% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bermuda | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$100 (€95) | €47 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$30 (€28) | €24 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$170 (€161) | €72 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$170 (€161) | €62 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$16 (€15) | €11 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$7 (€7) | €3.31 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$12 (€12) | €3.96 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$500 (€474) | €415 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.25 (€0.24) | €0.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$100 (€95) | €20 | + 374% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$16 (€15) | €8 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 100% more expensive than in Belgium
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