Cost of living comparison
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United States vs. Bermuda Cost of Living Summary
United States is 31.5% cheaper than Bermuda overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 37.5% less in United States
- Groceries
- pay 46.8% less in United States
- Transportation
- pay 29.7% less in United States
- Housing
- pay 42.1% less in United States
- Childcare
- pay 0.1% less in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 35.4% less in United States
- Clothing
- pay 29.2% less in United States
United States vs. Bermuda Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Bermuda, you would:
pay 37.5% less for restaurants
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $60.00 BMD60.00 | $19.45 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $15.00 BMD15.00 | $11.12 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $3.42 BMD3.42 | $2.56 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.92 BMD2.92 | $2.00 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 46.8% less for groceries
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $8.38 BMD8.38 | $3.56 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.09 BMD6.09 | $6.50 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $16.74 BMD16.74 | $3.97 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $7.53 BMD7.53 | $4.27 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $10.49 BMD10.49 | $5.41 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $5.80 BMD5.80 | $2.37 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $3.01 BMD3.01 | $0.78 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $4.38 BMD4.38 | $2.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $3.18 BMD3.18 | $2.21 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $3.40 BMD3.40 | $1.34 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.71 BMD1.71 | $1.38 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 29.7% less for transportation
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $8.89 BMD8.89 | $3.41 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $69.00 BMD69.00 | $65.85 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $32,500.00 BMD32,500.00 | $32,336.38 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $36.83 BMD36.83 | $17.61 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 42.1% less for housing
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $151.67 BMD151.67 | $68.97 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $3,616.67 BMD3,616.67 | $1,664.59 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,266.67 BMD2,266.67 | $1,416.15 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $193.88 BMD193.88 | $150.19 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 0.1% less for childcare
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,320.00 BMD1,320.00 | $1,387.27 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $24,500.00 BMD24,500.00 | $23,196.46 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 35.4% less for entertainment and sports
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $10.00 BMD10.00 | $5.84 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $6.44 BMD6.44 | $5.15 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $17.62 BMD17.62 | $9.90 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $188.00 BMD188.00 | $51.45 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $13.50 BMD13.50 | $13.64 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 29.2% less for clothing
Bermuda | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $80.00 BMD80.00 | $51.08 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $60.00 BMD60.00 | $41.81 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $142.50 BMD142.50 | $87.56 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $127.17 BMD127.17 | $112.04 | |
Bermuda vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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