- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- France
- Bern
- Angers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland compared to Angers, France
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€18) | €13 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (€12) | €10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.35 (€1.22) | €1.80 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.14 (€4.66) | €3.50 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.58 (€3.24) | €2.53 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (€3.55) | €2.25 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 1.37 (€1.24) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (€1.60) | €1.70 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€12) | €3.75 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.46 (€2.23) | €1.30 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.53 (€1.39) | €1.14 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,540 (€2,301) | €783 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,829 (€1,656) | €617 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 143 (€130) | €197 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,270 (€1,150) | €425 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 959 (€868) | €350 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (€65) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€40) | €26 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 714 (€647) | €400 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 179 (€162) | €60 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (€9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (€32) | €11 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (€102) | €58 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (€60) | €40 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (€139) | €75 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 138 (€125) | €100 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,225 (€18,321) | €14,500 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (€1.32) | €1.30 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (€70) | €32 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (€37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.00 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (€23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (€96) | €23 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | €2.50 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€4.71) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.60 (€5.07) | €3.10 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.18 (€2.88) | €1.50 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (€3.06) | €3.50 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€41) | €23 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (€54) | €30 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€33) | €17 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (€154) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (€91) | €45 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (€14) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (€3.84) | €2.20 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (€5.44) | €5.00 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 169 (€153) | €179 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.46 (€0.42) | €0.30 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (€95) | €38 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Angers (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,503
(CHF 3,867)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Angers.
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