Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Bern | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$43) | AU$20 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (AU$25) | AU$14 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (AU$21) | AU$7 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (AU$2.91) | AU$1.74 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$13) | AU$5.73 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$18) | AU$10 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (AU$7) | AU$4.81 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.63 (AU$4.29) | AU$3.60 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.60 (AU$4.23) | AU$5.10 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (AU$4.16) | AU$4.08 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (AU$3.52) | AU$2.04 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Bern | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,440 (AU$3,976) | AU$4,135 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (AU$3,088) | AU$3,075 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (AU$357) | AU$198 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,554 (AU$2,531) | AU$2,718 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,130 (AU$1,841) | AU$1,923 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (AU$215) | AU$168 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (AU$60) | AU$63 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (AU$817) | AU$779 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (AU$238) | AU$211 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (AU$22) | AU$14 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (AU$59) | AU$42 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Bern | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 90 (AU$147) | AU$105 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (AU$91) | AU$73 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (AU$205) | AU$161 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (AU$307) | AU$173 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 7% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Bern | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,749 (AU$50,101) | AU$34,971 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (AU$2.89) | AU$2.06 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (AU$138) | AU$191 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (AU$62) | AU$28 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Bern | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (AU$49) | AU$13 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (AU$210) | AU$65 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (AU$11) | AU$5.73 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (AU$7) | AU$4.54 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (AU$6) | AU$4.88 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (AU$5.57) | AU$3.38 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (AU$5.52) | AU$3.79 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (AU$70) | AU$38 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Bern | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (AU$100) | AU$67 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (AU$63) | AU$42 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (AU$267) | AU$215 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (AU$151) | AU$127 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (AU$24) | AU$20 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.47 (AU$9) | AU$4.92 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (AU$897) | AU$756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (AU$0.59) | AU$0.25 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (AU$142) | AU$109 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$40 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 697 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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