- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bermuda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 18% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (BD$26) | BD$25 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (BD$14) | BD$11 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (BD$13) | BD$10 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (BD$1.88) | BD$3.86 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (BD$7) | BD$5.18 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.54 (BD$4.67) | BD$9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (BD$12) | BD$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.81 (BD$3.92) | BD$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (BD$2.95) | BD$3.35 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.54 (BD$2.61) | BD$3.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (BD$17) | BD$21 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.58 (BD$2.66) | BD$4.93 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (BD$2.51) | BD$5.46 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 35% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,933 (BD$3,018) | BD$5,652 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,366 (BD$2,434) | BD$3,521 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 168 (BD$173) | BD$450 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,863 (BD$1,917) | BD$2,397 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,532 (BD$1,577) | BD$1,730 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (BD$131) | BD$300 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (BD$48) | BD$94 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 585 (BD$602) | BD$465 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 174 (BD$179) | BD$192 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (BD$18) | BD$14 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (BD$30) | BD$19 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 27% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (BD$117) | BD$74 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (BD$56) | BD$111 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (BD$126) | BD$109 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (BD$189) | BD$149 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 3% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,201 (BD$26,958) | BD$39,150 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.72 (BD$1.77) | BD$2.06 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (BD$92) | BD$69 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 21% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (BD$10) | BD$4.99 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (BD$33) | BD$35 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (BD$121) | BD$45 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (BD$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (BD$5.18) | BD$8 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.18 (BD$5.33) | BD$8 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.33 (BD$3.43) | BD$5.00 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.60 (BD$3.70) | BD$3.00 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (BD$45) | BD$30 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 2% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (BD$75) | BD$48 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (BD$38) | BD$24 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 151 (BD$155) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 115 (BD$118) | BD$138 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (BD$17) | BD$12 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.30 (BD$5.45) | BD$5.03 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (BD$7) | BD$9 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 537 (BD$553) | BD$479 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (BD$0.35) | BD$0.37 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 96 (BD$99) | BD$123 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (BD$9) | BD$13 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 18% cheaper than in Bermuda
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