Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bern | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (kr194) | kr125 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (kr116) | kr72 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr106) | kr37 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (kr14) | kr11 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr60) | kr31 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.70 (kr29) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (kr85) | kr52 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (kr32) | kr18 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.42 (kr19) | kr11 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (kr19) | kr13 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (kr143) | kr81 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (kr20) | kr19 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (kr17) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bern | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,567 (kr20,380) | kr10,293 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,807 (kr14,341) | kr7,078 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (kr1,514) | kr1,303 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,503 (kr11,930) | kr6,025 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,127 (kr8,945) | kr4,137 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (kr873) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (kr296) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (kr3,978) | kr3,019 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (kr1,321) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (kr108) | kr52 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (kr248) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bern | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (kr828) | kr781 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (kr445) | kr237 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (kr1,064) | kr597 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (kr1,497) | kr1,050 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bern | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,518 (kr250,186) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (kr14) | kr12 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (kr603) | kr388 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (kr279) | kr266 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bern | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (kr82) | kr58 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (kr240) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (kr1,025) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr55) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (kr32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (kr31) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (kr27) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (kr27) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (kr333) | kr181 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bern | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (kr531) | kr380 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (kr293) | kr219 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (kr1,229) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (kr676) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (kr115) | kr73 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (kr41) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr50) | kr33 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (kr4,372) | kr2,962 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (kr2.90) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (kr674) | kr255 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr67) | kr47 | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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