Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (kr158) | kr136 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (kr93) | kr67 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 (kr110) | kr29 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (kr11) | kr8 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (kr43) | kr26 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.29 (kr30) | kr22 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (kr73) | kr63 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.31 (kr23) | kr18 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (kr17) | kr10 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.58 (kr18) | kr11 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (kr86) | kr79 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.39 (kr16) | kr19 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (kr13) | kr11 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,291 (kr15,799) | kr8,536 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,687 (kr11,638) | kr5,788 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 176 (kr1,216) | kr1,220 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,588 (kr10,950) | kr5,337 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,020 (kr7,039) | kr3,926 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 98 (kr674) | kr1,589 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (kr309) | kr188 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 730 (kr5,036) | kr3,570 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (kr810) | kr710 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 11 (kr73) | kr57 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (kr189) | kr154 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (kr769) | kr786 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (kr441) | kr244 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (kr805) | kr727 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 136 (kr939) | kr1,206 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,494 (kr175,840) | kr301,099 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (kr10) | kr10 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 110 (kr758) | kr386 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (kr289) | kr255 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (kr77) | kr58 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (kr250) | kr73 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (kr672) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr49) | kr58 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (kr36) | kr28 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (kr37) | kr29 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (kr24) | kr13 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (kr24) | kr16 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (kr298) | kr176 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 64 (kr444) | kr344 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (kr256) | kr191 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (kr1,129) | kr475 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 97 (kr666) | kr616 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr109) | kr77 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.89 (kr34) | kr41 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.98 (kr41) | kr33 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (kr3,799) | kr3,258 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (kr2.43) | kr0.93 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (kr688) | kr230 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr56) | kr42 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 284 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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