- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Naples
- Bern
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Naples (Italy) and Bern (Switzerland)
| Food | 35% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Naples (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €12.43 (CHF 15.44) | CHF 19 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.73 (CHF 8.36) | CHF 12.33 | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.38 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 13.14 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 1.52 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 6.87 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.93 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (CHF 6.94) | CHF 9.56 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.54 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.81 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 1.71 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10.80 (CHF 13.42) | CHF 14.48 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 3 | 30% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.01 | 30% |
| Housing | 30% | ||
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,229 (CHF 1,526) | CHF 2,186 | 30% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (CHF 231) | CHF 196 | 18% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €29 (CHF 35) | CHF 47 | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €588 (CHF 730) | CHF 925 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €87 (CHF 108) | CHF 233 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 (CHF 6.09) | CHF 9.67 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7.17 (CHF 8.90) | CHF 26 | 66% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €79 (CHF 98) | CHF 124 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €32 (CHF 40) | CHF 43 | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €75 (CHF 93) | CHF 127 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €86 (CHF 107) | CHF 144 | 26% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,500 (CHF 26,712) | CHF 34,513 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 1.76 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €42 (CHF 52) | CHF 80 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €11.20 (CHF 13.91) | CHF 44 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €11.50 (CHF 14.29) | CHF 18.96 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.84 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 6.57 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.97 | 41% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 5.04 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.53 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.42 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 16.15) | CHF 40 | 60% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (CHF 31) | CHF 49 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14.17 (CHF 17.60) | CHF 34 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (CHF 53) | CHF 84 | 37% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 79) | CHF 110 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.36 (CHF 7.90) | CHF 14.14 | 44% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.54 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 5.27 | 64% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.43 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 4.29 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €129 (CHF 160) | CHF 164 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 0.61 | 38% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €45 (CHF 56) | CHF 147 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.88 (CHF 6.06) | CHF 7.06 | 14% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,078 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2013.
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Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 3,750
in Bern
you would need to make just about CHF 2,598
(€2,091)
in Naples.