Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bern (Switzerland) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 24 (£19) | £12 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 13 (£10) | £5.43 | 84% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 13 (£11) | £3.30 | 220% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.83 (£1.45) | £0.93 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 7 (£5.77) | £2.39 | 141% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 3.82 (£3.02) | £1.96 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 12 (£9) | £3.47 | 173% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 3.39 (£2.67) | £1.71 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.87 (£2.27) | £1.30 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 3.01 (£2.38) | £2.12 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 13 (£10) | £7 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.35 (£1.85) | £1.64 | 13% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 1.95 (£1.54) | £1.11 | 39% |
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 2,234 (£1,764) | £1,100 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,753 (£1,385) | £868 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 170 (£134) | £170 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,486 (£1,174) | £659 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,186 (£936) | £621 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 96 (£76) | £126 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 45 (£35) | £21 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 618 (£488) | £386 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 203 (£160) | £107 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 8 (£6) | £6 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 29 (£23) | £12 | 86% |
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 99 (£78) | £62 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 62 (£49) | £30 | 62% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 131 (£103) | £66 | 56% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 153 (£121) | £69 | 76% |
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 24,370 (£19,248) | £18,131 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.55 (£1.23) | £1.24 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 114 (£90) | £65 | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 41 (£33) | £15 | 116% |
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 10 (£8) | £2.95 | 155% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 34 (£26) | £4.55 | 482% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 133 (£105) | £62 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 7 (£5.57) | £2.75 | 103% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.31 (£4.19) | £1.30 | 221% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.88 (£3.86) | £3.71 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.64 (£2.87) | £1.73 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.44 (£2.72) | £1.64 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 44 (£35) | £13 | 168% |
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 67 (£53) | £33 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 37 (£29) | £18 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 164 (£129) | £66 | 96% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 118 (£93) | £58 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 16 (£12) | £8 | 53% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.08 (£4.01) | £2.90 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 (£5.46) | £3.86 | 42% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 551 (£435) | £389 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.37 (£0.29) | £0.10 | 185% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 100 (£79) | £36 | 117% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 8 (£6) | £9 | 29% |
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For example, you would need at least £4,937 (CHF 6,251) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,200 in Aberdeen.