- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Bern
- Bangkok
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bern (Switzerland) and Bangkok (Thailand)
| Food | 111% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | CHF 19 (585 ฿) | 211 ฿ | 178% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 12.33 (380 ฿) | 146 ฿ | 159% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | CHF 13.14 (405 ฿) | 60 ฿ | 573% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (47 ฿) | 56 ฿ | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.87 (212 ฿) | 59 ฿ | 258% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.93 (121 ฿) | 65 ฿ | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9.56 (294 ฿) | 270 ฿ | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.54 (109 ฿) | 86 ฿ | 27% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.81 (117 ฿) | 91 ฿ | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.71 (53 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14.48 (446 ฿) | 783 ฿ | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3 (92 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 131% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.01 (62 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 55% |
| Housing | 86% | ||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | CHF 2,186 (67,331 ฿) | 39,167 ฿ | 72% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 (6,029 ฿) | 3,098 ฿ | 95% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | CHF 47 (1,457 ฿) | 758 ฿ | 92% |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 925 (28,495 ฿) | 19,281 ฿ | 48% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | CHF 233 (7,188 ฿) | 3,310 ฿ | 117% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 9.67 (298 ฿) | 125 ฿ | 139% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (809 ฿) | 160 ฿ | 406% |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | CHF 124 (3,820 ฿) | 2,478 ฿ | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | CHF 43 (1,320 ฿) | 1,731 ฿ | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | CHF 127 (3,902 ฿) | 2,867 ฿ | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | CHF 144 (4,446 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 86% |
| Transportation | 60% | ||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,513 (1,063,174 ฿) | 1,204,470 ฿ | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.76 (54 ฿) | 38 ฿ | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (2,473 ฿) | 864 ฿ | 186% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | CHF 44 (1,353 ฿) | 131 ฿ | 936% |
| Personal Care | 123% | ||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | CHF 18.96 (584 ฿) | 213 ฿ | 175% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6.57 (202 ฿) | 144 ฿ | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.97 (153 ฿) | 92 ฿ | 67% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.04 (155 ฿) | 120 ฿ | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.53 (78 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.42 (105 ฿) | 63 ฿ | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (1,232 ฿) | 286 ฿ | 331% |
| Entertainment | 94% | ||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 49 (1,518 ฿) | 757 ฿ | 101% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (1,039 ฿) | 340 ฿ | 205% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 84 (2,588 ฿) | 1,792 ฿ | 44% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | CHF 110 (3,389 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14.14 (436 ฿) | 268 ฿ | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (162 ฿) | 109 ฿ | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | CHF 4.29 (132 ฿) | 96 ฿ | 37% |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 164 (5,043 ฿) | 7,400 ฿ | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.61 (18.92 ฿) | 1.87 ฿ | 914% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | CHF 147 (4,533 ฿) | 1,828 ฿ | 148% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | CHF 7.06 (218 ฿) | 87 ฿ | 149% |
| TOTAL | 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,435 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand)
For example, you would need at least 143,323 ฿
(CHF 4,653)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
78,125 ฿
in Bangkok.