- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bermuda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 20% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (BD$25) | BD$25 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (BD$14) | BD$11 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (BD$13) | BD$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (BD$1.78) | BD$3.86 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (BD$7) | BD$5.18 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.67 (BD$4.73) | BD$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (BD$12) | BD$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (BD$3.91) | BD$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (BD$2.94) | BD$3.35 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.53 (BD$2.56) | BD$3.34 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (BD$17) | BD$21 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (BD$2.55) | BD$4.93 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (BD$2.40) | BD$5.46 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 35% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,947 (BD$2,984) | BD$5,603 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,451 (BD$2,481) | BD$3,521 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 182 (BD$184) | BD$450 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,815 (BD$1,838) | BD$2,406 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (BD$1,548) | BD$1,730 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (BD$130) | BD$243 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (BD$45) | BD$94 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (BD$546) | BD$465 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (BD$174) | BD$192 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (BD$19) | BD$14 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (BD$29) | BD$19 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 30% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (BD$111) | BD$74 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (BD$52) | BD$111 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (BD$129) | BD$109 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (BD$193) | BD$154 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 2% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,784 (BD$28,132) | BD$39,150 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (BD$1.83) | BD$2.06 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (BD$87) | BD$69 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (BD$13) | BD$4.99 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (BD$35) | BD$22 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (BD$116) | BD$45 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (BD$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (BD$5.44) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.28 (BD$5.34) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (BD$3.32) | BD$5.00 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (BD$3.92) | BD$3.00 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (BD$46) | BD$30 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 6% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (BD$72) | BD$48 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (BD$38) | BD$24 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (BD$135) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (BD$115) | BD$138 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (BD$17) | BD$12 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.32 (BD$5.39) | BD$5.02 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (BD$7) | BD$9 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 531 (BD$538) | BD$479 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (BD$0.33) | BD$0.48 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (BD$94) | BD$123 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (BD$8) | BD$13 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 19% cheaper than in Bermuda
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