a large rock in the middle of the ocean
A police car of the Bermuda Police Service drives westward on F…
Along the shore, Bermuda
A Policeman (B. Fraser) of the Airport Security Police at the B…
Three dead Bermuda cedars (Juniperus bermudiana) on Alexandra R…
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Bermuda

Bermuda delivers top-shelf quality of life—scoring 190 on global indexes—with strong purchasing power and English ease, despite the premium cost.

CLIMATE
28°C avg · 3000h sun/yr
CURRENCY
BMD
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Safe
#72 globally · Safety index 64/100
COST OF LIVING
High cost
Cost index 133/100
TIME ZONE
UTC-4

What it's like to live in Bermuda

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 1,035 km (about 643 miles) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It consists of an archipelago of 181 islands, with the largest being the Main Islan...


Cost of living
vs EU Average183% higher than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
BMD3,500Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
BMD45.00Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
BMD4.09Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
BMD4.50One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Health insurance is mandatory for all residents and expats in Bermuda, with employers legally required to provide coverage for full-time staff.
  • Bermuda's healthcare system is primarily insurance-based, blending public and private services, with a strong emphasis on private sector provision.
  • The government is actively working towards implementing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2026, aiming to expand access and affordability.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Bermuda offers visa-free entry for tourists from most countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and EU nations, allowing stays of up to 180 days for tourism or business purposes. All visitors must present a valid passport valid for the duration of their stay. Crucially, travelers arriving by air or private yacht are required to complete the Bermuda Arrival Card online before arrival via www.BermudaArrivalCard.com. This free digital form collects personal details, passport information, travel itinerary, accommodation address,...

Visa-free entry: 180 days
Digital Nomad Visa available
Work permits available
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.