Cost of living in United States compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 52% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United States | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (BD$19) | BD$36 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (BD$10) | BD$21 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (BD$5.79) | BD$24 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (BD$1.09) | BD$4.98 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.96 (BD$4.96) | BD$7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.68 (BD$4.68) | BD$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (BD$7) | BD$28 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.65 (BD$4.65) | BD$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.49 (BD$2.49) | BD$3.09 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (BD$3.16) | BD$3.52 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (BD$16) | BD$34 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (BD$2.77) | BD$6 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (BD$2.98) | BD$3.45 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in United States is 18% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United States | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,824 (BD$2,824) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,145 (BD$2,145) | BD$3,141 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (BD$221) | BD$450 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,880 (BD$1,880) | BD$1,837 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,438 (BD$1,438) | BD$1,800 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (BD$146) | BD$209 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (BD$64) | BD$98 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (BD$300) | BD$548 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (BD$136) | BD$267 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (BD$14) | BD$23 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (BD$32) | BD$26 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 40% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United States | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (BD$54) | BD$77 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (BD$45) | BD$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (BD$93) | BD$132 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (BD$118) | BD$155 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 8% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United States | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,884 (BD$27,884) | BD$38,950 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (BD$1.05) | BD$2.29 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (BD$79) | BD$69 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 6% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United States | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (BD$8) | BD$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (BD$20) | BD$25 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (BD$139) | BD$76 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (BD$8) | BD$13 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (BD$4.82) | BD$4.25 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (BD$6) | BD$12 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.77 (BD$4.77) | BD$5.81 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (BD$2.25) | BD$4.96 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (BD$27) | BD$35 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 34% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United States | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (BD$55) | BD$100 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (BD$28) | BD$30 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (BD$195) | BD$170 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (BD$89) | BD$170 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (BD$14) | BD$16 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (BD$5.20) | BD$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (BD$6) | BD$12 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $552 (BD$552) | BD$500 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (BD$0.21) | BD$0.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (BD$54) | BD$100 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (BD$10) | BD$16 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 29% cheaper than in Bermuda
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