Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 ($26) | $14 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 ($15) | $7 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 ($18) | $3.57 | + 401% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 ($1.87) | $1.76 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 ($7) | $3.34 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.29 ($4.82) | $4.54 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($12) | $4.57 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.31 ($3.71) | $5.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 ($2.83) | $3.01 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.58 ($2.90) | $1.73 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.39 ($2.68) | $1.38 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 ($2.13) | $2.04 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,291 ($2,569) | $1,480 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,687 ($1,893) | $925 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 176 ($198) | $160 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,588 ($1,781) | $751 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,020 ($1,145) | $526 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 98 ($110) | $122 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 ($50) | $42 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 730 ($819) | $358 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 ($132) | $92 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 11 ($12) | $6 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 ($31) | $16 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 ($125) | $45 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 ($72) | $50 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 ($131) | $86 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 136 ($153) | $90 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 158% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,494 ($28,596) | $25,348 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 ($1.70) | $0.75 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 111 ($125) | $33 | + 284% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 ($47) | $19 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 ($13) | $6 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 ($41) | $12 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 ($109) | $38 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 ($8) | $5.84 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.22 ($5.86) | $3.56 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.37 ($6) | $4.19 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 ($3.83) | $3.00 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 ($3.86) | $2.31 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 ($48) | $23 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 64 ($72) | $37 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 ($42) | $16 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 ($184) | $60 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 97 ($108) | $69 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 ($18) | $8 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.89 ($5.49) | $3.24 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.98 ($7) | $2.85 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 ($618) | $462 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 ($0.40) | $0.12 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 ($112) | $35 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $9 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 619 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $9,397 (CHF 8,378) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in San Juan.
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