Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Aarhus (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) | kr76 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr94) | kr36 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (kr13) | kr9 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (kr48) | kr27 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.54 (kr32) | kr19 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (kr72) | kr47 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.90 (kr27) | kr16 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.09 (kr15) | kr11 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (kr17) | kr10 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (kr91) | kr73 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.67 (kr19) | kr20 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.94 (kr14) | kr12 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 31% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,233 (kr15,536) | kr11,838 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,874 (kr13,033) | kr10,086 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (kr1,301) | kr890 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,382 (kr9,610) | kr7,626 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,041 (kr7,241) | kr5,660 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 137 (kr952) | kr821 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (kr288) | kr160 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 692 (kr4,811) | kr3,229 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 136 (kr947) | kr861 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 9 (kr64) | kr72 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (kr201) | kr158 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (kr743) | kr804 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (kr419) | kr316 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 144 (kr999) | kr945 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 148 (kr1,030) | kr1,033 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,417 (kr176,809) | kr234,508 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (kr11) | kr11 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (kr622) | kr504 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (kr292) | kr176 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (kr76) | kr45 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (kr239) | kr121 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (kr674) | kr449 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr51) | kr39 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.06 (kr35) | kr31 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (kr37) | kr30 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.61 (kr25) | kr10 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (kr24) | kr15 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (kr307) | kr244 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (kr423) | kr427 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr228) | kr211 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (kr1,141) | kr623 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (kr709) | kr629 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (kr117) | kr80 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.53 (kr31) | kr41 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr42) | kr43 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 546 (kr3,795) | kr3,794 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (kr2.72) | kr0.98 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (kr657) | kr246 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr57) | kr43 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 378 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr42,615 (CHF 6,126) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr33,000 in Aarhus.
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