- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Ethiopia
- Bern
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 158% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (546 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (355 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (303 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (37 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (140 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (98 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (287 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (107 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (37 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (48 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (355 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.34 (64 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (42 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (69,373 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (49,942 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (3,906 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (34,687 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (26,181 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (1,953 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (1,215 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (19,509 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (4,883 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (270 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (1,010 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 658% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (3,073 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (1,803 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (4,199 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (3,778 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (552,390 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (40 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (2,103 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (1,124 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 302% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 197% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (300 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (774 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 362% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (2,883 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 453% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (200 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (142 Birr) | 109 Birr | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (153 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (87 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (92 Birr) | 48 Birr | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (1,222 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 943% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 168% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (1,667 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (983 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 466% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (4,633 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (2,731 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (430 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 260% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (116 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (164 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 471% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 574 (15,690 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (13 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (2,859 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (221 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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