Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (£19) | £12 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (£10) | £5.43 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£11) | £3.30 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (£1.45) | £0.93 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£5.78) | £2.39 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.82 (£3.02) | £1.96 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (£9) | £3.47 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.39 (£2.68) | £1.71 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (£2.27) | £1.30 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.01 (£2.38) | £2.12 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (£10) | £7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.35 (£1.86) | £1.64 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.95 (£1.54) | £1.11 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,234 (£1,766) | £1,100 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,753 (£1,386) | £868 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 170 (£134) | £170 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,486 (£1,175) | £659 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,186 (£937) | £621 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (£76) | £126 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (£35) | £21 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 618 (£489) | £386 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 203 (£160) | £107 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 8 (£6) | £6 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (£23) | £12 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (£78) | £62 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (£49) | £30 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (£103) | £66 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 153 (£121) | £69 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,370 (£19,268) | £18,131 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (£1.21) | £1.24 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 114 (£90) | £65 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (£33) | £15 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (£8) | £2.95 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (£26) | £4.55 | + 483% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 133 (£105) | £62 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (£5.58) | £2.75 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.31 (£4.20) | £1.30 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.88 (£3.86) | £3.71 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.64 (£2.88) | £1.73 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.44 (£2.72) | £1.64 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (£35) | £13 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (£53) | £33 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£29) | £18 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (£129) | £66 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 118 (£93) | £58 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (£12) | £8 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.08 (£4.01) | £2.90 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.47) | £3.86 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (£435) | £389 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (£0.29) | £0.10 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (£79) | £36 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 302 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,404 (CHF 6,835) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,500 in Aberdeen.
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