Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (C$30) | C$20 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (C$20) | C$5.78 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (C$2.41) | C$1.98 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$4.18 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.43 (C$6) | C$3.04 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.88 (C$5.35) | C$4.24 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.94 (C$2.67) | C$3.76 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.00 (C$2.75) | C$3.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (C$20) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.63 (C$3.62) | C$2.48 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.00 (C$2.75) | C$1.93 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,233 (C$3,073) | C$2,136 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,883 (C$2,592) | C$1,241 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 184 (C$254) | C$133 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,391 (C$1,915) | C$1,120 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,037 (C$1,428) | C$806 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 133 (C$184) | C$66 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 705 (C$971) | C$311 | + 212% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (C$161) | C$97 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (C$38) | C$25 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 110% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (C$146) | C$60 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (C$82) | C$39 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (C$201) | C$98 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 143 (C$196) | C$117 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,417 (C$34,982) | C$22,935 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (C$2.06) | C$1.39 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (C$109) | C$67 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (C$58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$8 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (C$50) | C$22 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (C$134) | C$77 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.07 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.49 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.33 (C$4.58) | C$3.11 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (C$4.59) | C$2.46 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (C$62) | C$20 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (C$90) | C$52 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (C$45) | C$26 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (C$225) | C$117 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$138) | C$96 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$9 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.38 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (C$758) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.49) | C$0.83 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 97 (C$134) | C$35 | + 277% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 344 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,465 (CHF 7,604) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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