- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Iran
- Bern
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 312% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 312% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (﷼ 863,496) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 353% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (﷼ 561,272) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 323% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (﷼ 479,240) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 773% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (﷼ 58,286) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (﷼ 221,918) | ﷼ 84,308 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (﷼ 154,566) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 515% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (﷼ 453,335) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 536% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (﷼ 169,245) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 485% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (﷼ 59,149) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (﷼ 76,419) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (﷼ 561,272) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.34 (﷼ 101,029) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 325% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (﷼ 66,057) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 595% | |
Housing | + 373% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 373% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (﷼ 109,663,956) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 639% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (﷼ 78,948,118) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 530% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (﷼ 6,173,994) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (﷼ 54,831,978) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 374% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (﷼ 41,386,055) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 603% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (﷼ 3,086,997) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 253% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (﷼ 1,921,278) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 421% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (﷼ 30,840,138) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (﷼ 7,719,522) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (﷼ 426,335) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 184% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (﷼ 1,596,988) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (﷼ 4,857,163) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 269% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (﷼ 2,849,536) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (﷼ 6,638,123) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (﷼ 5,972,368) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 564% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (﷼ 873,210,045) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (﷼ 63,035) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 530% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (﷼ 3,324,459) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (﷼ 1,776,815) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 350% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 350% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (﷼ 474,707) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 849% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (﷼ 1,223,284) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (﷼ 4,556,796) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 2432% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (﷼ 316,389) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (﷼ 224,715) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (﷼ 241,617) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 202% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (﷼ 137,466) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 816% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (﷼ 145,993) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (﷼ 1,931,864) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1832% | |
Entertainment | + 212% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 212% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (﷼ 2,634,465) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 603% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (﷼ 1,554,292) | ﷼ 450,000 | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (﷼ 7,323,566) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 1208% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (﷼ 4,317,479) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 564% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (﷼ 679,575) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (﷼ 183,061) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (﷼ 259,049) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 574 (﷼ 24,803,181) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (﷼ 19,860) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (﷼ 4,519,105) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 716% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (﷼ 349,716) | ﷼ 120,000 | + 191% | |
TOTAL | + 195% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 142,952,046
(CHF 3,311)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 48,500,000
in Ahvaz.
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