Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Bern

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 5,938
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 3,076
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Bern
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 25
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 15
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 13
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.82
12 eggs, large CHF 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 4.30
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 15
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 3.90
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 2.68
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 2.39
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 17
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.62
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.90
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 2,368
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 1,823
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 191
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 1,655
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,049
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 110
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 37
40” flat screen tv CHF 501
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 166
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 14
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 31
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 104
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 56
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 131
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 148
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 31,518
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.81
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 82
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 35
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CHF 29
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 114
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.56
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 3.96
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 3.42
Tube of toothpaste CHF 3.39
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 52
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 67
2 tickets to the movies CHF 37
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CHF 155
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 87
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CHF 14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 5.45
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 551
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CHF 0.36
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 85
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 57 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: February 06, 2025

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