Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 62% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 (BD$12) | BD$36 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (BD$5.71) | BD$21 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (BD$5.73) | BD$24 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (BD$3.06) | BD$4.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (BD$4.62) | BD$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (BD$2.48) | BD$10 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (BD$15) | BD$28 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (BD$3.54) | BD$9 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (BD$2.27) | BD$3.09 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (BD$1.73) | BD$3.52 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$144 (BD$18) | BD$34 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (BD$2.11) | BD$6 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (BD$2.00) | BD$3.45 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,353 (BD$6,047) | BD$4,555 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (BD$4,434) | BD$3,141 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (BD$166) | BD$450 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (BD$3,598) | BD$1,837 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,576 (BD$2,245) | BD$1,557 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$575 (BD$73) | BD$209 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$257 (BD$33) | BD$98 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$6,546 (BD$836) | BD$548 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (BD$269) | BD$267 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (BD$12) | BD$23 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$87 (BD$11) | BD$26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 28% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (BD$87) | BD$77 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$385 (BD$49) | BD$85 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$666 (BD$85) | BD$132 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (BD$164) | BD$155 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$392,784 (BD$50,162) | BD$38,950 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (BD$2.90) | BD$2.29 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$543 (BD$69) | BD$69 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 30% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (BD$7) | BD$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (BD$14) | BD$25 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (BD$52) | BD$76 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (BD$11) | BD$13 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (BD$5.56) | BD$4.25 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (BD$6) | BD$12 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (BD$1.94) | BD$5.81 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$29 (BD$3.69) | BD$4.96 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (BD$41) | BD$35 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 21% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (BD$52) | BD$100 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$207 (BD$26) | BD$30 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (BD$227) | BD$170 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$925 (BD$118) | BD$170 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$168 (BD$21) | BD$16 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$52 (BD$7) | BD$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (BD$8) | BD$12 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (BD$505) | BD$500 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (BD$0.13) | BD$0.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$992 (BD$127) | BD$100 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (BD$8) | BD$16 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 15% cheaper than in Bermuda
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