Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (kr153) | kr131 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (kr96) | kr67 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr94) | kr31 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (kr13) | kr7 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (kr48) | kr30 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.54 (kr32) | kr19 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (kr72) | kr68 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.90 (kr27) | kr18 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.09 (kr15) | kr10 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (kr17) | kr12 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (kr91) | kr78 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.67 (kr19) | kr19 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.94 (kr13) | kr10 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,233 (kr15,535) | kr8,455 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,874 (kr13,032) | kr5,757 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (kr1,301) | kr1,141 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,382 (kr9,609) | kr4,956 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,041 (kr7,241) | kr3,745 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 137 (kr952) | kr1,512 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (kr288) | kr193 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 692 (kr4,810) | kr3,644 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 136 (kr947) | kr684 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 9 (kr64) | kr54 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (kr201) | kr169 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (kr743) | kr778 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (kr419) | kr230 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 144 (kr998) | kr745 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 148 (kr1,030) | kr1,287 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 5% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,417 (kr176,791) | kr304,676 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (kr11) | kr10 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (kr557) | kr386 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (kr292) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (kr76) | kr50 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (kr239) | kr73 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (kr674) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr51) | kr58 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.06 (kr35) | kr28 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (kr37) | kr29 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.61 (kr25) | kr13 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (kr24) | kr16 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (kr307) | kr171 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (kr423) | kr337 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr228) | kr187 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (kr1,141) | kr475 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (kr709) | kr606 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (kr117) | kr73 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.53 (kr31) | kr42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr42) | kr33 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 546 (kr3,795) | kr3,125 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (kr2.72) | kr0.91 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (kr657) | kr255 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr57) | kr42 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 343 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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