Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 95% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bern | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$41) | C$23 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$28) | C$13 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$23) | C$6 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 2.06 (C$3.44) | C$2.41 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$14) | C$4.70 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.30 (C$7) | C$3.95 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 15 (C$25) | C$11 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.90 (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.68 (C$4.48) | C$3.95 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (C$4.00) | C$3.50 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (C$28) | C$20 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.62 (C$4.38) | C$2.68 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.90 (C$4.85) | C$2.16 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bern | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,368 (C$3,960) | C$2,300 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,823 (C$3,048) | C$1,599 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (C$319) | C$120 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,655 (C$2,767) | C$1,347 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,049 (C$1,755) | C$985 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 360 (C$602) | C$69 | + 778% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (C$62) | C$60 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (C$838) | C$311 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (C$278) | C$140 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$28) | C$10 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (C$53) | C$26 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 129% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bern | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (C$175) | C$70 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (C$94) | C$41 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$213) | C$105 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 148 (C$248) | C$120 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bern | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,518 (C$52,708) | C$24,609 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (C$3.03) | C$1.69 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$128) | C$60 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (C$59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 119% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bern | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (C$17) | C$8 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (C$49) | C$22 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (C$171) | C$77 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.56 (C$8) | C$4.17 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (C$5.72) | C$3.11 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.48 (C$5.81) | C$3.02 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 52 (C$87) | C$22 | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bern | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (C$99) | C$61 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$61) | C$27 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (C$259) | C$118 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 87 (C$146) | C$97 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (C$25) | C$12 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.45 (C$9) | C$4.71 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$11) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (C$921) | C$647 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.61) | C$0.24 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (C$143) | C$38 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 125 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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