- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Bern
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (£16) | £15 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (£10) | £5.50 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (£9) | £3.36 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (£1.09) | £0.80 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (£4.13) | £2.15 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (£2.88) | £1.42 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£8) | £4.91 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (£3.15) | £1.69 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (£1.10) | £0.81 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (£1.42) | £1.64 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (£10) | £7 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (£1.98) | £1.80 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (£1.23) | £0.71 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (£2,042) | £1,307 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (£1,470) | £1,091 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (£115) | £186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (£1,021) | £686 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (£771) | £568 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (£57) | £154 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (£36) | £22 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (£574) | £351 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (£144) | £80 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (£28) | £12 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (£90) | £67 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (£53) | £32 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (£124) | £60 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (£111) | £64 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (£16,259) | £17,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (£1.17) | £1.14 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (£33) | £18 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (£10) | £3.17 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (£21) | £5.88 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (£85) | £73 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (£5.89) | £2.55 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (£4.18) | £1.49 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (£4.50) | £3.31 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (£2.56) | £1.53 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (£2.72) | £1.81 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (£36) | £15 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (£48) | £35 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (£29) | £18 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (£136) | £67 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (£80) | £56 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (£12) | £7 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (£3.41) | £2.76 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (£4.82) | £3.68 | + 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 169 (£136) | £122 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (£0.37) | £0.04 | + 825% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (£84) | £37 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 427 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,099
(CHF 6,342)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberdeen.
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