Moving to New York from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to New York — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to New York. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bermuda to New York, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2018
65 ↓ 4% vs 2017

people moved from Bermuda to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and New York stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BM
100.0%
NY
89.7%

Bermuda performs better than New York across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
NY
4.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
NY
$91,992

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though New York leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
NY
77.7 yrs

Bermuda performs better than New York across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bermuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New York?

Working remotely from New York's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bermuda and New York.

What language do they speak in New York?

Both Bermuda and New York share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM
Population72,33719,378,102
CurrencyBermudan Dollar (BMD)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1441+1
Time zones111
Emergency number911