- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Ethiopia
- Bern
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (563 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 250% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (366 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (313 Birr) | 170 Birr | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (38 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (145 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (101 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (296 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (110 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (39 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (50 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (366 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.34 (66 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (43 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (71,513 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (51,483 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (4,026 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (35,757 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (26,988 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (2,013 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (1,253 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (20,111 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (5,034 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (278 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (1,041 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 483% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (3,167 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 352% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (1,858 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (4,329 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (3,895 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (569,429 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (41 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (2,168 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 236% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (1,159 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 246% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 246% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (310 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (798 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 896% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (2,972 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 470% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (206 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (147 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (158 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (90 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (95 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (1,260 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 1046% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (1,718 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 448% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (1,014 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 501% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (4,776 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (2,815 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (443 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 271% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (119 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 275% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (169 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 458% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 574 (16,174 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (13 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (2,947 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (228 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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