Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$34) | C$20 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$10 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$19) | C$5.78 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (C$2.56) | C$1.98 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$4.18 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.82 (C$5.35) | C$3.04 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.39 (C$4.74) | C$4.24 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (C$4.01) | C$3.76 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.01 (C$4.21) | C$3.41 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.35 (C$3.28) | C$2.48 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.95 (C$2.73) | C$1.93 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,234 (C$3,124) | C$2,136 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,753 (C$2,452) | C$1,241 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 170 (C$237) | C$133 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,486 (C$2,079) | C$1,120 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,186 (C$1,658) | C$806 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$63) | C$54 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 618 (C$865) | C$311 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 203 (C$283) | C$97 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$40) | C$25 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (C$138) | C$60 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (C$87) | C$39 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (C$183) | C$98 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 153 (C$214) | C$117 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,370 (C$34,081) | C$22,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (C$2.13) | C$1.39 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 114 (C$159) | C$67 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (C$58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (C$47) | C$22 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 133 (C$186) | C$77 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.31 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.88 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.64 (C$5.09) | C$3.11 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.44 (C$4.81) | C$2.46 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$61) | C$20 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (C$93) | C$52 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$52) | C$26 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (C$229) | C$117 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 118 (C$164) | C$96 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$9 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.08 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (C$770) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (C$0.51) | C$0.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (C$140) | C$35 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 299 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,510 (CHF 7,515) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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