Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 171% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 180 | + 201% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 100 | + 186% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 50 | + 505% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 17 | + 143% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 28 | + 489% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.82 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 35 | + 147% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 100 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.39 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 97 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 40 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.01 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 30 | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 200 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.35 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 40 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.95 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 121% | |
Housing | + 454% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 454% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,234 (Mex$ 50,457) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 621% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,753 (Mex$ 39,605) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 890% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 170 (Mex$ 3,832) | Mex$ 300 | + 1177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,486 (Mex$ 33,571) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 1243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,186 (Mex$ 26,776) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 1239% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (Mex$ 2,177) | Mex$ 200 | + 988% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 500 | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 618 (Mex$ 13,967) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 133% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 203 (Mex$ 4,574) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 357% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 8 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 180 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Mex$ 653) | Mex$ 200 | + 226% | |
Clothes | + 269% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 269% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (Mex$ 2,229) | Mex$ 500 | + 346% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (Mex$ 1,397) | Mex$ 400 | + 249% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (Mex$ 2,953) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 195% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 153 (Mex$ 3,458) | Mex$ 800 | + 332% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 159% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,370 (Mex$ 550,441) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 114 (Mex$ 2,571) | Mex$ 500 | + 414% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (Mex$ 933) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 185% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 185% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 100 | + 116% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Mex$ 757) | Mex$ 300 | + 152% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 133 (Mex$ 3,009) | Mex$ 500 | + 502% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 50 | + 219% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.31 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 75 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.88 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 70 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.64 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 30 | + 174% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.44 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 40 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (Mex$ 989) | Mex$ 80 | + 1137% | |
Entertainment | + 150% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 150% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Mex$ 1,507) | Mex$ 300 | + 402% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 150 | + 461% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (Mex$ 3,698) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 118 (Mex$ 2,656) | Mex$ 500 | + 431% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 130 | + 170% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.08 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 50 | + 129% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 30 | + 421% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (Mex$ 12,439) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (Mex$ 8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (Mex$ 2,267) | Mex$ 800 | + 183% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Mex$ 185) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 213% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 213% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 65,803 (CHF 2,913) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 21,000 in Patzcuaro.
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