- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bermuda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 19% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (BD$26) | BD$22 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (BD$14) | BD$11 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (BD$13) | BD$6 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (BD$1.63) | BD$4.10 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (BD$8) | BD$4.34 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (BD$4.25) | BD$11 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (BD$11) | BD$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.10 (BD$4.10) | BD$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.89 (BD$2.89) | BD$3.74 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.07 (BD$2.07) | BD$3.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (BD$16) | BD$23 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (BD$2.50) | BD$5.07 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (BD$2.42) | BD$5.64 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 27% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,850 (BD$2,847) | BD$3,807 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,181 (BD$2,179) | BD$2,156 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 193 (BD$192) | BD$375 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,652 (BD$1,650) | BD$2,320 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,166 (BD$1,165) | BD$1,730 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 196 (BD$195) | BD$243 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (BD$44) | BD$102 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 571 (BD$571) | BD$465 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (BD$166) | BD$192 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (BD$18) | BD$14 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (BD$28) | BD$25 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 33% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (BD$108) | BD$74 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (BD$51) | BD$111 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (BD$123) | BD$109 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 171 (BD$171) | BD$154 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 3% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,587 (BD$27,557) | BD$38,188 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (BD$1.80) | BD$2.24 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (BD$76) | BD$64 | + 19% | |
| 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 16 (BD$16) | BD$4.99 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (BD$32) | BD$22 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (BD$113) | BD$70 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (BD$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (BD$4.61) | BD$6 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.46 (BD$4.45) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.16 (BD$3.16) | BD$5.00 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.48 (BD$3.48) | BD$3.00 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (BD$42) | BD$28 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 28% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (BD$71) | BD$54 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (BD$37) | BD$24 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (BD$147) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (BD$106) | BD$147 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (BD$17) | BD$14 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (BD$4.66) | BD$5.02 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (BD$7) | BD$7 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (BD$504) | BD$824 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (BD$0.36) | BD$0.98 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 86 (BD$86) | BD$126 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (BD$8) | BD$13 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 20% cheaper than in Bermuda
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