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Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Angers, France
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 21 (€19) | €14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.48 (€1.31) | €1.48 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.78 (€5.10) | €3.23 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.84 (€3.39) | €2.02 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (€3.46) | €2.17 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.21 (€1.95) | €2.10 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.58 (€1.40) | €1.61 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.82 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.27 (€2.01) | €1.37 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.89 (€1.67) | €1.04 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,129 (€1,880) | €783 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,966 (€1,736) | €629 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 185 (€164) | €173 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,474 (€1,301) | €550 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,058 (€935) | €373 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 147 (€130) | €80 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (€39) | €28 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 689 (€609) | €325 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (€116) | €90 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (€9) | €4.50 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (€33) | €11 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (€98) | €75 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (€55) | €46 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (€133) | €84 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 141 (€125) | €117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,078 (€22,145) | €18,537 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (€1.29) | €1.32 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (€73) | €32 | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (€36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (€10) | €5.00 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (€26) | €3.00 | + 783% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (€93) | €24 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.25 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€4.60) | €3.38 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (€4.94) | €2.83 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (€2.81) | €1.75 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (€2.99) | €3.00 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€40) | €23 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (€54) | €29 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€32) | €19 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (€150) | €100 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (€89) | €47 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€14) | €7 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.39 (€3.87) | €2.59 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (€5.38) | €4.46 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 551 (€486) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (€0.34) | €0.30 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 95 (€84) | €38 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Angers (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,437
(CHF 3,892)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Angers.
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