- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Bern
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$26) | C$15 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$5.69 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (C$1.77) | C$2.17 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (C$7) | C$4.84 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (C$4.70) | C$2.90 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (C$5.15) | C$4.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (C$1.80) | C$3.31 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (C$2.32) | C$3.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.34 (C$3.07) | C$2.51 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (C$2.01) | C$2.07 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (C$3,335) | C$1,576 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (C$2,401) | C$1,122 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (C$188) | C$109 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (C$1,668) | C$1,019 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (C$1,259) | C$774 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (C$94) | C$66 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$58) | C$40 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (C$938) | C$377 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (C$235) | C$98 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (C$49) | C$23 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$148) | C$59 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (C$87) | C$40 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (C$202) | C$93 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (C$182) | C$92 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (C$26,558) | C$22,749 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (C$1.92) | C$1.26 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (C$101) | C$65 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (C$54) | C$31 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (C$14) | C$8 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (C$37) | C$20 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (C$139) | C$96 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (C$4.18) | C$3.09 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (C$4.44) | C$2.46 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (C$59) | C$19 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (C$80) | C$46 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$47) | C$26 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (C$223) | C$101 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$131) | C$87 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$9 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (C$5.57) | C$5.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 574 (C$754) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (C$0.60) | C$1.04 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (C$137) | C$35 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 311 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,128
(CHF 6,190)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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