Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bern | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (1,538 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (919 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (805 Birr) | 391 Birr | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.88 (118 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (537 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (255 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 372% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (695 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (257 Birr) | 255 Birr | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.42 (153 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (151 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (1,135 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 539% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (161 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (136 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 67% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bern | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,567 (161,717 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (119,363 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (12,010 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,582 (99,636 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,127 (70,978 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (6,925 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (2,586 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 174% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (31,567 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (10,481 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (859 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 232% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (1,971 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 283% | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bern | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (6,206 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (3,529 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 105% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (7,943 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (11,880 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 377% | |
Transportation | + 146% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 146% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bern | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,518 (1,985,248 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.78 (112 Birr) | 75 Birr | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (4,789 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 282% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (2,229 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 649% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bern | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (653 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (1,907 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (8,130 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 221% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (434 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 565% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (254 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (249 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (215 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (214 Birr) | 141 Birr | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (2,735 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 390% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bern | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (3,895 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (2,484 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 741% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (9,750 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 117 (7,377 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 176% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (913 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 149% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (322 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 166% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (399 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 454% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (34,690 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (23 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (5,352 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (533 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 72% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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