Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 88% 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 (£22) | £13 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (£11) | £5.57 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£11) | £3.29 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (£1.33) | £0.87 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£6) | £2.43 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.65 (£3.01) | £1.91 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (£10) | £3.58 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.47 (£2.87) | £1.69 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (£1.97) | £1.13 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.19 (£2.64) | £2.17 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£12) | £7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.69 (£2.23) | £1.64 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.10 (£1.74) | £1.04 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% 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 2,151 (£1,778) | £1,117 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,737 (£1,435) | £868 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 202 (£167) | £170 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,542 (£1,274) | £661 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,064 (£879) | £621 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (£80) | £125 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (£36) | £21 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 600 (£496) | £386 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 203 (£167) | £110 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 8 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (£24) | £12 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (£82) | £63 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (£45) | £30 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (£105) | £72 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (£114) | £68 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 21% more expensive than 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 24,651 (£20,371) | £17,932 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (£1.34) | £1.25 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 (£74) | £65 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (£32) | £11 | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 124% 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 (£8) | £3.03 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (£28) | £4.55 | + 509% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (£103) | £62 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (£5.69) | £2.75 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.79 (£3.95) | £1.32 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 (£3.84) | £3.71 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (£3.00) | £1.73 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (£2.85) | £1.61 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (£34) | £13 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bern | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (£56) | £31 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£31) | £18 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (£135) | £62 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 111 (£91) | £60 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (£12) | £8 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.08 (£4.20) | £2.75 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.52) | £3.83 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (£455) | £389 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.30) | £0.10 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (£83) | £37 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 100 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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