- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Bern
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$26) | C$14 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$8 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$14) | C$5.67 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (C$1.72) | C$2.40 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (C$7) | C$4.13 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (C$4.57) | C$2.54 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (C$5.00) | C$3.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (C$1.75) | C$3.02 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (C$2.26) | C$2.26 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (C$3.14) | C$2.18 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (C$1.95) | C$1.87 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (C$3,241) | C$1,186 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (C$2,333) | C$982 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (C$182) | C$104 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (C$1,620) | C$919 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (C$1,223) | C$695 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (C$91) | C$64 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (C$911) | C$393 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (C$228) | C$111 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (C$45) | C$25 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$144) | C$61 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (C$84) | C$41 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (C$196) | C$95 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (C$176) | C$87 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (C$25,805) | C$23,851 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (C$1.86) | C$1.19 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (C$98) | C$47 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (C$52) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (C$14) | C$7 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (C$33) | C$20 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (C$135) | C$85 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (C$4.06) | C$3.16 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (C$4.31) | C$2.53 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (C$57) | C$19 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (C$76) | C$45 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$46) | C$26 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (C$216) | C$84 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$128) | C$89 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (C$5.41) | C$5.72 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 41% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 624 (C$796) | C$850 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (C$0.59) | C$1.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (C$134) | C$34 | + 289% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,414
(CHF 4,243)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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