Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands)
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bern | Maastricht | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€25) | €14 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€15) | €9 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€13) | €3.85 | + 242% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.88 (€1.93) | €1.16 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (€9) | €3.40 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (€4.17) | €2.52 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (€4.21) | €2.08 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.42 (€2.49) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (€2.47) | €1.73 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€19) | €8 | + 126% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (€2.63) | €2.41 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (€2.22) | €1.12 | + 98% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bern | Maastricht | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,567 (€2,644) | €1,483 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (€1,952) | €988 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (€196) | €169 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,582 (€1,629) | €909 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,127 (€1,161) | €616 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (€113) | €98 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (€42) | €25 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (€516) | €393 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (€171) | €181 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (€14) | €7 | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€32) | €13 | + 142% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 21% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (€101) | €91 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (€58) | €49 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (€130) | €102 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (€194) | €131 | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,518 (€32,461) | €29,365 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.78 (€1.83) | €1.77 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (€78) | €78 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (€36) | €21 | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bern | Maastricht | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (€11) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (€31) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (€133) | €48 | + 179% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.62 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (€4.16) | €2.94 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (€4.08) | €3.83 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (€3.52) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (€3.49) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (€45) | €16 | + 188% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Maastricht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bern | Maastricht | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (€64) | €43 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (€41) | €19 | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (€159) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 117 (€121) | €71 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€15) | €7 | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (€5.26) | €3.08 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (€7) | €5.25 | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (€567) | €482 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.16 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (€88) | €35 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 66 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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