- Cost of Living
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- Bern
- Angers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Angers, France
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€17) | €13 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (€11) | €10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (€1.17) | €1.80 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (€4.45) | €3.50 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (€3.10) | €2.53 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (€3.39) | €2.25 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (€1.19) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (€1.53) | €1.70 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€11) | €3.75 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (€2.13) | €1.30 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (€1.32) | €1.14 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (€2,199) | €783 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (€1,583) | €617 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (€124) | €197 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (€1,099) | €425 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (€830) | €350 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (€62) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€39) | €26 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (€618) | €400 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (€155) | €60 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (€9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (€31) | €11 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (€97) | €58 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (€57) | €40 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (€133) | €75 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (€120) | €100 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (€17,506) | €14,500 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (€1.26) | €1.27 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (€67) | €32 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (€36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (€10) | €4.00 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (€23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (€91) | €24 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€6) | €2.50 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€4.51) | €3.75 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (€4.84) | €3.10 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (€2.76) | €1.50 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (€2.93) | €3.50 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€39) | €23 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (€51) | €31 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€31) | €17 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (€147) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (€87) | €45 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (€3.67) | €2.20 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (€5.19) | €5.00 | + 4% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 624 (€540) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (€0.40) | €0.30 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (€91) | €38 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Angers (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,524
(CHF 4,071)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Angers.
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