Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Bern | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (kr198) | kr131 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (kr115) | kr77 | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr96) | kr38 | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (kr13) | kr11 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr59) | kr29 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (kr30) | kr21 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (kr83) | kr40 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (kr31) | kr17 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.63 (kr20) | kr11 | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.60 (kr20) | kr8 | + 130% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (kr116) | kr72 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (kr19) | kr21 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (kr16) | kr13 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Bern | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,440 (kr18,317) | kr11,583 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (kr14,224) | kr9,449 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (kr1,647) | kr848 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,554 (kr11,661) | kr8,388 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,130 (kr8,482) | kr6,707 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (kr989) | kr587 | + 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (kr274) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (kr3,762) | kr2,600 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (kr1,096) | kr552 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (kr102) | kr61 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (kr274) | kr131 | + 109% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 22% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Bern | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 90 (kr677) | kr736 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (kr421) | kr300 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (kr947) | kr906 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (kr1,416) | kr1,028 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Bern | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,749 (kr230,791) | kr286,083 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (kr13) | kr14 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (kr634) | kr613 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (kr285) | kr320 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Bern | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (kr78) | kr35 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (kr227) | kr82 | + 176% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (kr969) | kr500 | + 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr52) | kr37 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (kr30) | kr19 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (kr30) | kr18 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (kr26) | kr11 | + 135% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (kr25) | kr16 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (kr323) | kr217 | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Bern | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (kr463) | kr369 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (kr292) | kr219 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (kr1,229) | kr698 | + 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (kr695) | kr637 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (kr109) | kr86 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.47 (kr41) | kr48 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (kr50) | kr47 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (kr4,134) | kr3,682 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (kr2.74) | kr0.94 | + 190% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (kr652) | kr196 | + 232% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr64) | kr50 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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