Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 279% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Food | + 357% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 357% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Bern | Zenica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (50KM) | 12KM | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (30KM) | 5.92KM | + 400% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (26KM) | 4.05KM | + 540% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.88 (3.81KM) | 1.46KM | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (17KM) | 3.08KM | + 462% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (8KM) | 1.99KM | + 312% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (22KM) | 5.95KM | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (8KM) | 1.27KM | + 552% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.42 (4.92KM) | 0.96KM | + 414% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (4.86KM) | 1.24KM | + 293% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (37KM) | 9KM | + 288% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (5.18KM) | 2.42KM | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (4.38KM) | 0.87KM | + 406% | |
Housing | + 473% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 473% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Bern | Zenica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,567 (5,211KM) | 500KM | + 942% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (3,847KM) | 339KM | + 1033% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (387KM) | 216KM | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,582 (3,211KM) | 418KM | + 668% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,127 (2,287KM) | 291KM | + 687% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (223KM) | 146KM | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (83KM) | 24KM | + 246% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (1,017KM) | 917KM | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (338KM) | 176KM | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (28KM) | 12KM | + 126% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (64KM) | 7KM | + 776% | |
Clothes | + 106% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (200KM) | 108KM | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (114KM) | 54KM | + 110% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (256KM) | 144KM | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (383KM) | 128KM | + 199% | |
Transportation | + 171% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 171% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,518 (63,976KM) | 29,317KM | + 118% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.78 (3.61KM) | 2.19KM | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (154KM) | 51KM | + 202% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (72KM) | 12KM | + 507% | |
Personal Care | + 284% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 284% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Bern | Zenica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (21KM) | 6KM | + 224% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (61KM) | 9KM | + 575% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (262KM) | 32KM | + 716% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (14KM) | 4.57KM | + 207% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (8KM) | 6KM | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (8KM) | 5.00KM | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (7KM) | 1.86KM | + 272% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (7KM) | 3.16KM | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (88KM) | 5.44KM | + 1521% | |
Entertainment | + 290% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 290% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Bern | Zenica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (126KM) | 26KM | + 384% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (80KM) | 10KM | + 683% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (314KM) | 30KM | + 947% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 117 (238KM) | 48KM | + 396% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (29KM) | 5.36KM | + 448% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (10KM) | 2.34KM | + 343% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (13KM) | 2.63KM | + 389% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (1,118KM) | 880KM | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (0.74KM) | 0.18KM | + 308% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (172KM) | 39KM | + 339% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (17KM) | 5.07KM | + 239% | |
TOTAL | + 279% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 45 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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