- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Bern
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (£15) | £15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (£9) | £5.50 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (£8) | £3.42 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (£0.99) | £0.81 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (£3.76) | £2.15 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (£2.62) | £1.37 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£8) | £4.65 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (£2.86) | £1.77 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (£1.00) | £0.79 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (£1.29) | £1.64 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (£9) | £7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.34 (£1.71) | £1.76 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (£1.12) | £0.76 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (£1,856) | £1,307 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (£1,336) | £1,091 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (£104) | £181 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (£928) | £686 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (£700) | £568 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (£52) | £117 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (£33) | £22 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (£522) | £356 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (£131) | £79 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (£27) | £12 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (£82) | £67 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (£48) | £32 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (£112) | £60 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (£101) | £64 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (£14,779) | £17,989 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (£1.07) | £1.14 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (£56) | £60 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (£30) | £18 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (£8) | £3.17 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (£21) | £5.88 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (£77) | £61 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (£5.35) | £2.60 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (£3.80) | £1.39 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (£4.09) | £3.06 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (£2.33) | £1.57 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (£2.47) | £1.96 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (£33) | £15 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (£45) | £36 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (£26) | £18 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (£124) | £68 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (£73) | £56 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (£12) | £7 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (£3.10) | £2.76 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (£4.38) | £4.24 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 574 (£420) | £401 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (£0.34) | £0.04 | + 740% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (£76) | £37 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£5.92) | £9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 371 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,409
(CHF 7,403)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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