- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Bern
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$26) | C$14 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$8 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$6 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (C$1.77) | C$2.38 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (C$7) | C$4.08 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (C$4.70) | C$2.62 | + 80% | |
| 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$3.73 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (C$1.80) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (C$2.32) | C$2.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (C$3.23) | C$2.31 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (C$2.01) | C$1.76 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 107% 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$1,186 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (C$2,401) | C$982 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (C$188) | C$117 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (C$1,667) | C$919 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (C$1,258) | C$695 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (C$94) | C$64 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$58) | C$39 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (C$938) | C$392 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (C$235) | C$111 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (C$46) | C$26 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 119% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$148) | C$61 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (C$87) | C$41 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (C$202) | C$95 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (C$182) | C$87 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (C$26,552) | C$22,684 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (C$1.92) | C$1.19 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (C$101) | C$47 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (C$54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (C$34) | C$20 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (C$139) | C$85 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (C$4.18) | C$3.21 | + 30% | |
| 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 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (C$78) | C$43 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$47) | C$27 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (C$223) | C$84 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$131) | C$93 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$9 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (C$5.57) | C$5.44 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 169 (C$222) | C$141 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (C$0.60) | C$2.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (C$137) | C$34 | + 304% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,097
(CHF 4,644)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,000
in Abbotsford.
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