- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Ethiopia
- Bern
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (489 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (318 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (271 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (33 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (126 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (87 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (257 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (96 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (33 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (43 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (318 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (60 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (37 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (62,077 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (44,690 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (3,495 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (31,038 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (23,427 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (1,747 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (1,088 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (17,457 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (4,370 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (241 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (865 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (2,749 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (1,613 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (3,758 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (3,381 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (494,292 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (36 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (1,882 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (1,005 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 784% | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 242% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (299 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (626 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1039% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (2,579 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 710% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (179 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (127 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (137 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (78 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (83 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (1,094 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 1465% | |
| Entertainment | + 233% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 233% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (1,450 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 425% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (880 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 601% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (4,146 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 2419% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (2,444 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (364 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 287% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (104 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 368% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (147 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 628% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 169 (4,139 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (11 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 1225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (2,558 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (198 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 358 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 147,290 Birr
(CHF 6,027)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
66,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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