Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Bern | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€25) | €15 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€15) | €9 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€13) | €3.53 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (€1.85) | €1.32 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.69 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (€4.19) | €2.56 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | €6 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (€4.22) | €2.58 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.63 (€2.72) | €1.60 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.60 (€2.69) | €1.81 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€16) | €9 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (€2.64) | €3.20 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (€2.23) | €1.31 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Bern | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,440 (€2,522) | €1,691 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (€1,959) | €1,496 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (€227) | €167 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,542 (€1,594) | €1,206 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,035 (€1,070) | €947 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (€136) | €101 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (€38) | €24 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (€518) | €416 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (€151) | €166 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (€14) | €7 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (€38) | €17 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Bern | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 90 (€93) | €92 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (€58) | €49 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (€130) | €97 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (€195) | €135 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Bern | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,006 (€33,080) | €26,778 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (€1.83) | €1.90 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (€82) | €97 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (€37) | €24 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Bern | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (€11) | €3.49 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (€31) | €12 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (€133) | €41 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.53 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (€4.17) | €3.08 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (€4.09) | €4.09 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (€3.53) | €1.39 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (€3.50) | €2.04 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (€45) | €23 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Bern | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (€65) | €56 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€40) | €20 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (€160) | €73 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 91 (€94) | €64 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€15) | €11 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (€5.28) | €3.19 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (€569) | €453 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.16 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (€90) | €38 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 219 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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