Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 53% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (BD$18) | BD$24 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (BD$9) | BD$20 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (BD$4.61) | BD$14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (BD$1.42) | BD$3.32 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.51 (BD$4.42) | BD$4.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (BD$2.48) | BD$10 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.39 (BD$5.53) | BD$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (BD$2.51) | BD$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (BD$1.16) | BD$3.52 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (BD$2.39) | BD$3.52 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (BD$11) | BD$34 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.35 (BD$2.96) | BD$7 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.13 (BD$1.42) | BD$3.83 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 56% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,361 (BD$2,973) | BD$11,441 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,706 (BD$2,148) | BD$5,527 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £203 (BD$256) | BD$301 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,511 (BD$1,901) | BD$1,837 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,151 (BD$1,449) | BD$1,800 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £132 (BD$166) | BD$101 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (BD$36) | BD$98 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £326 (BD$411) | BD$650 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (BD$113) | BD$267 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (BD$8) | BD$25 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (BD$19) | BD$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (BD$88) | BD$77 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (BD$42) | BD$85 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (BD$93) | BD$125 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (BD$108) | BD$105 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 60% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,606 (BD$34,750) | BD$30,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (BD$1.88) | BD$2.32 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (BD$141) | BD$69 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 35% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (BD$5.64) | BD$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (BD$15) | BD$25 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £91 (BD$114) | BD$50 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.23 (BD$5.32) | BD$20 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (BD$2.01) | BD$4.66 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (BD$4.54) | BD$13 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.23 (BD$2.81) | BD$9 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (BD$2.26) | BD$3.80 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (BD$18) | BD$30 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 44% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (BD$48) | BD$105 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (BD$28) | BD$14 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (BD$186) | BD$170 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (BD$82) | BD$211 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (BD$12) | BD$10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.40 (BD$4.27) | BD$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.99 (BD$6) | BD$12 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £440 (BD$554) | BD$1,139 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (BD$0.14) | BD$0.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (BD$52) | BD$100 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (BD$17) | BD$16 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,826 prices entered by 653 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 35% cheaper than in Bermuda
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