- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Puerto Rico
- Bern
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 ($21) | $8 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 ($13) | $6 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($11) | $3.06 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 ($1.39) | $2.33 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 ($5.30) | $2.76 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 ($3.69) | $5.63 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($11) | $3.30 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 ($4.05) | $3.26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 ($1.41) | $1.96 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 ($1.83) | $2.11 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 ($2.54) | $1.28 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 ($1.58) | $1.00 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 ($2,621) | $1,260 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 ($1,887) | $782 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 ($148) | $344 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 ($1,311) | $651 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 ($989) | $483 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 ($74) | $96 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 ($46) | $52 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 ($737) | $300 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 ($185) | $107 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 ($37) | $9 | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 149% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 ($116) | $25 | + 364% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 ($68) | $30 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 ($159) | $70 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 ($143) | $72 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 ($20,873) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 ($1.51) | $0.57 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 ($79) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 ($42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 ($11) | $7 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 ($27) | $8 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 ($109) | $55 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 ($8) | $3.99 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 ($5.37) | $3.74 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 ($5.78) | $3.99 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 ($3.29) | $2.99 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 ($3.49) | $1.99 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 ($46) | $10 | + 362% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 ($61) | $52 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 ($37) | $31 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 ($175) | $16 | + 994% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 ($103) | $56 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 ($15) | $4.75 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 ($4.38) | $3.75 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 ($6) | $2.40 | + 158% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 624 ($644) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 ($0.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 ($108) | $28 | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($8) | $4.78 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $6,191
(CHF 5,999)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,800
in Aguadilla.
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