Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (£17) | £12 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (£11) | £5.43 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (£11) | £3.30 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (£1.38) | £0.93 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£5.31) | £2.39 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.43 (£3.48) | £1.96 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£8) | £3.47 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.88 (£3.05) | £1.71 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.94 (£1.52) | £1.30 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.00 (£1.57) | £2.12 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.63 (£2.06) | £1.64 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.00 (£1.57) | £1.11 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,233 (£1,753) | £1,100 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,883 (£1,478) | £870 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 184 (£145) | £170 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,391 (£1,092) | £599 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,037 (£814) | £624 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 133 (£105) | £126 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (£33) | £21 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 705 (£554) | £386 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (£92) | £107 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (£8) | £6 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (£22) | £12 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (£83) | £62 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (£47) | £30 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (£115) | £66 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 143 (£112) | £69 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,417 (£19,955) | £18,131 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (£1.18) | £1.24 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (£62) | £66 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (£33) | £15 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (£9) | £2.95 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (£28) | £4.55 | + 525% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (£77) | £62 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (£5.61) | £2.75 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.07 (£3.98) | £1.30 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.49 (£4.31) | £3.71 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.33 (£2.61) | £1.73 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (£2.62) | £1.64 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (£35) | £13 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (£51) | £33 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (£26) | £18 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (£129) | £66 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (£79) | £58 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (£13) | £8 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.38 (£3.44) | £2.90 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (£4.73) | £3.86 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (£432) | £389 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (£0.28) | £0.10 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 97 (£76) | £36 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 300 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,996 (CHF 6,363) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,500 in Aberdeen.
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