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Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Angers, France
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€17) | €13 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (€1.13) | €1.80 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (€4.28) | €3.50 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (€2.98) | €2.53 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (€3.27) | €2.50 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (€1.14) | €3.00 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (€1.48) | €1.70 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€11) | €3.75 | + 189% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.34 (€1.95) | €1.30 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (€1.28) | €1.14 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (€2,117) | €783 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (€1,524) | €617 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (€119) | €197 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (€1,059) | €425 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (€799) | €350 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (€60) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€37) | €26 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (€595) | €400 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (€149) | €60 | + 148% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (€8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 37 (€31) | €11 | + 172% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (€94) | €58 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (€55) | €40 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (€128) | €75 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (€115) | €100 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (€16,858) | €14,500 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (€1.22) | €1.27 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (€64) | €32 | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (€34) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (€9) | €4.00 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (€24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (€88) | €24 | + 267% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€6) | €2.50 | + 144% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€4.34) | €3.75 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (€4.66) | €3.10 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (€2.65) | €1.50 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (€2.82) | €3.50 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€37) | €23 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (€51) | €31 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€30) | €17 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (€141) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (€83) | €45 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€13) | €7 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (€3.53) | €2.20 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (€5.00) | €5.00 | + 0% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 574 (€479) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (€0.38) | €0.30 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (€87) | €38 | + 133% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Angers (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,652
(CHF 4,381)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,400
in Angers.
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