Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 33% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (BD$28) | BD$33 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (BD$16) | BD$20 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (BD$13) | BD$23 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (BD$1.75) | BD$4.58 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (BD$8) | BD$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.73 (BD$4.08) | BD$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (BD$12) | BD$27 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.83 (BD$4.18) | BD$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.34 (BD$2.56) | BD$2.88 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.06 (BD$2.25) | BD$5.03 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (BD$16) | BD$26 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.52 (BD$2.76) | BD$6 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (BD$2.79) | BD$4.38 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 31% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,736 (BD$2,989) | BD$4,607 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,168 (BD$2,369) | BD$2,965 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (BD$183) | BD$336 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,619 (BD$1,769) | BD$2,343 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,180 (BD$1,289) | BD$1,310 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (BD$103) | BD$91 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (BD$44) | BD$107 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 400 (BD$437) | BD$400 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 137 (BD$150) | BD$364 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (BD$16) | BD$23 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (BD$32) | BD$29 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is about the same as in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (BD$121) | BD$60 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (BD$66) | BD$86 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (BD$140) | BD$114 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (BD$183) | BD$150 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,438 (BD$31,067) | BD$45,910 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (BD$1.63) | BD$2.17 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 84 (BD$92) | BD$75 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 9% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (BD$18) | BD$10 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (BD$26) | BD$50 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (BD$116) | BD$77 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (BD$7) | BD$12 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (BD$5.18) | BD$4.04 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (BD$5.76) | BD$14 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.91 (BD$4.27) | BD$5.18 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (BD$5.11) | BD$7 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (BD$43) | BD$30 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 11% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 (BD$84) | BD$71 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (BD$38) | BD$24 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 246 (BD$269) | BD$100 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 (BD$117) | BD$121 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (BD$17) | BD$13 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (BD$5.52) | BD$5.50 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (BD$8) | BD$9 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (BD$506) | BD$418 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (BD$0.42) | BD$0.24 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 110 (BD$120) | BD$147 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (BD$9) | BD$15 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 20% cheaper than in Bermuda
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