Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 130% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 128% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bern (Switzerland) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 24 (5,428 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 238% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 13 (2,862 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 127% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 13 (3,030 G$) | 521 G$ | 481% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.83 (415 G$) | 510 G$ | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 7 (1,654 G$) | 730 G$ | 127% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 3.82 (866 G$) | 383 G$ | 126% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 12 (2,717 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 152% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 3.39 (767 G$) | 740 G$ | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.87 (649 G$) | 229 G$ | 183% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 3.01 (681 G$) | 333 G$ | 104% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 13 (3,004 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.35 (531 G$) | 400 G$ | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 1.95 (442 G$) | 282 G$ | 57% |
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 2,234 (505,741 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 118% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,753 (396,968 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 250% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 170 (38,409 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 87% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,486 (336,490 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 187% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,186 (268,385 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 246% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 96 (21,817 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 60% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 45 (10,155 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 618 (139,995 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 0% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 203 (45,845 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 79% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 8 (1,860 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 29 (6,544 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 304% |
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 99 (22,346 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 160% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 62 (14,007 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 89% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 131 (29,597 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 76% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 153 (34,655 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 117% |
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 135% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 24,370 (5,517,189 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.53 (345 G$) | 213 G$ | 62% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 114 (25,771 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 199% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 41 (9,356 G$) | 3,664 G$ | 155% |
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 10 (2,163 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 5% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 34 (7,584 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 242% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 133 (30,161 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 689% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 7 (1,597 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.31 (1,202 G$) | 769 G$ | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.88 (1,106 G$) | 917 G$ | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.64 (823 G$) | 484 G$ | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.44 (779 G$) | 405 G$ | 92% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 44 (9,916 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 780% |
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 160% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Bern (Switzerland) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 67 (15,101 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 208% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 37 (8,431 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 234% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 164 (37,071 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 546% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 118 (26,617 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 98% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 16 (3,516 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 105% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.08 (1,150 G$) | 919 G$ | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 (1,566 G$) | 417 G$ | 275% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 551 (124,681 G$) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.37 (83 G$) | 21 G$ | 288% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 100 (22,721 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 306% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 8 (1,852 G$) | 549 G$ | 237% |
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For example, you would need at least 1,454,335 G$ (CHF 6,424) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 632,000 G$ in Georgetown.