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Cost of living in Bermuda

What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes

#1 by cost of living in the world#1 in North America

Monthly cost in Bermuda

Spending runs from BMD 1,820 a month in the poorest fifth to BMD 10,900 in the richest

Per person, whole country

BMD 4,260

what a typical person spends in a month

Spending across the population

poorest 20%
BMD 1,820
richest 20%
BMD 10,900

Where people spend money in Bermuda

One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country

Housing
BMD 1,51036%
Other
BMD 1,04024%
Transport
BMD 3117%
Groceries
BMD 3077%
Dining out
BMD 2736%
Leisure & culture
BMD 2175%

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Key facts

The cost of living in Bermuda in numbers

Housing takes an unusual share of the budget

It absorbs 35.5% of spending here, or BMD 1,510 a month, against 18.4% in a typical country, 17.1 points more.

Among the most expensive countries in the world

More expensive than 100% of countries. A basket that costs BMD 1,000 at world-middle prices costs BMD 2,730 here.

How living costs in Bermuda compare

Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure

monthly spend · % vs Bermuda
1Bermuda
BMD 4,260
2Bahamas
BMD 1,820-57%

What things cost here

How much the same goods and services cost in Bermuda against other countries

More expensive than 100% of countries

Where Bermuda sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive

cheapest
Pakistan
most expensive
Bermuda
world
middle

A basket of goods and services that costs BMD 1,000 at world-middle prices costs BMD 2,730 here.

Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (United Nations Statistics Division), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth

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Cost of living in Bermuda

BMD 1,820/mo

vs BMD 800 in your country

Take-home

BMD 2,390

vs BMD 1,200 in your country

Potential savings

BMD 575

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Bermuda?

A typical person in Bermuda spends about BMD 4,260 a month — around BMD 51,100 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.

What is the standard of living in Bermuda?

By spending, Bermuda ranks #1 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about BMD 4,260 a month, the poorest 20% about BMD 1,820 and the richest 20% about BMD 10,900. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.

What is the cost of living in Bermuda in US dollars?

The cost of living in Bermuda is about $4,259 a month, or roughly $51,108 a year per person.

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Bermuda?

It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about BMD 1,820 a month per person, a typical one around BMD 4,260, and a comfortable life around BMD 6,010. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.

What do people spend the most on in Bermuda?

The biggest expense is housing, at about BMD 1,510 a month (36% of spending). Then come transport (BMD 311, 7%) and groceries (BMD 307, 7%).

Is the average salary in Bermuda enough to live on?

Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about BMD 4,260 a month, while the average take-home pay in Bermuda is about BMD 5,980. For more on incomes, see salaries in Bermuda.

Is Bermuda an expensive country to live in?

Yes. Bermuda is more expensive than 100% of countries worldwide and ranks 1st of 3 in North America by cost of living.

What currency is used in Bermuda?

Bermuda uses the Bermudan Dollar (BMD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.

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