Cost of living in Canada compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 45% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Canada | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (BD$17) | BD$24 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (BD$10) | BD$20 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (BD$6) | BD$14 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.10 (BD$2.29) | BD$3.32 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.67 (BD$4.19) | BD$4.71 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.37 (BD$3.97) | BD$10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (BD$7) | BD$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.96 (BD$3.67) | BD$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.10 (BD$2.29) | BD$3.52 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.68 (BD$2.72) | BD$3.52 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (BD$14) | BD$34 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.09 (BD$2.28) | BD$7 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.84 (BD$2.10) | BD$3.83 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 66% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Canada | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,626 (BD$1,940) | BD$11,441 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,094 (BD$1,547) | BD$5,527 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$212 (BD$157) | BD$301 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,827 (BD$1,350) | BD$1,837 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 (BD$1,047) | BD$1,800 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$129 (BD$95) | BD$101 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 (BD$52) | BD$98 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$417 (BD$308) | BD$650 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 (BD$158) | BD$267 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (BD$11) | BD$25 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (BD$22) | BD$25 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 38% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Canada | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (BD$58) | BD$77 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (BD$43) | BD$85 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (BD$91) | BD$125 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (BD$109) | BD$105 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 6% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Canada | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,405 (BD$23,199) | BD$30,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (BD$1.22) | BD$2.32 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (BD$77) | BD$69 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 24% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Canada | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (BD$9) | BD$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (BD$18) | BD$25 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (BD$88) | BD$50 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (BD$7) | BD$20 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (BD$4.86) | BD$4.66 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (BD$4.78) | BD$13 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.48 (BD$3.31) | BD$9 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.51 (BD$2.60) | BD$3.80 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (BD$22) | BD$30 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 40% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Canada | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (BD$49) | BD$105 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (BD$23) | BD$14 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$165 (BD$122) | BD$170 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$115 (BD$85) | BD$211 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (BD$11) | BD$10 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.45 (BD$4.03) | BD$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (BD$5.59) | BD$12 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$736 (BD$544) | BD$1,139 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (BD$0.33) | BD$0.25 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (BD$47) | BD$100 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (BD$12) | BD$16 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,084 prices entered by 766 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 47% cheaper than in Bermuda
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