- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Ethiopia
- Bern
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (482 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (313 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (267 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (33 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (124 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (86 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (253 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (94 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (33 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (43 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (313 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (59 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (37 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (61,209 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (44,065 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (3,446 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (30,605 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (23,100 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (1,723 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (1,072 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (17,214 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (4,309 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (238 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (852 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 914% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (2,711 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (1,590 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (3,705 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (3,333 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (487,385 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (35 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (1,856 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 159% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (991 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 723% | |
| Personal Care | + 251% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 251% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (265 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (627 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1045% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (2,543 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 561% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (177 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (125 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (135 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (77 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (81 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (1,078 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 1446% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 241% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (1,430 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 387% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (868 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 548% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (4,088 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 1761% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (2,410 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (359 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (102 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 332% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (145 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 556% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 624 (15,043 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (11 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 1188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (2,522 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (195 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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