Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 109% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (£24) | £15 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£14) | £5.39 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£11) | £2.54 | + 350% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (£1.60) | £1.13 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£7) | £2.28 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (£3.62) | £1.79 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£10) | £2.69 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (£3.66) | £1.84 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.63 (£2.36) | £0.85 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.60 (£2.33) | £1.60 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£14) | £7 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (£2.29) | £1.61 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (£1.93) | £1.12 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,440 (£2,184) | £1,159 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (£1,696) | £827 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (£196) | £297 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,554 (£1,390) | £569 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,130 (£1,011) | £453 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (£118) | £125 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (£33) | £25 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (£448) | £386 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (£131) | £110 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (£12) | £7 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (£33) | £12 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 90 (£81) | £44 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (£50) | £26 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (£113) | £54 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (£169) | £74 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,749 (£27,518) | £24,333 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (£1.59) | £1.62 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (£76) | £89 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (£32) | £15 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 138% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (£9) | £3.03 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (£27) | £4.55 | + 496% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (£116) | £62 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (£6) | £2.75 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (£3.61) | £1.32 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (£3.54) | £3.71 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (£3.06) | £1.73 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (£3.03) | £1.61 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (£39) | £13 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 84% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (£55) | £31 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (£35) | £15 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (£147) | £62 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (£83) | £50 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (£13) | £8 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.47 (£4.90) | £2.86 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£6) | £3.20 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (£493) | £389 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.33) | £0.09 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (£78) | £32 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 305 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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