- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bermuda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 17% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (BD$27) | BD$21 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (BD$14) | BD$11 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (BD$14) | BD$10 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (BD$1.78) | BD$4.07 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (BD$8) | BD$5.04 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (BD$4.31) | BD$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (BD$12) | BD$8 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (BD$3.95) | BD$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (BD$3.02) | BD$3.74 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (BD$2.50) | BD$3.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (BD$16) | BD$21 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (BD$2.61) | BD$5.07 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (BD$2.52) | BD$5.64 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 34% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,895 (BD$3,019) | BD$5,603 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,315 (BD$2,415) | BD$3,521 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 181 (BD$189) | BD$375 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,886 (BD$1,967) | BD$2,398 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,416 (BD$1,477) | BD$1,730 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 143 (BD$149) | BD$243 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (BD$47) | BD$102 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 545 (BD$568) | BD$465 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 176 (BD$183) | BD$192 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (BD$18) | BD$14 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (BD$30) | BD$25 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 28% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (BD$121) | BD$74 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (BD$53) | BD$111 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (BD$136) | BD$109 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (BD$188) | BD$154 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 6% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,655 (BD$28,842) | BD$39,150 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (BD$1.95) | BD$2.10 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (BD$91) | BD$69 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (BD$14) | BD$4.99 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (BD$33) | BD$22 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (BD$128) | BD$70 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.68 (BD$5.93) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.70 (BD$4.91) | BD$6 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.27 (BD$4.45) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.08 (BD$3.21) | BD$5.00 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (BD$3.53) | BD$3.00 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (BD$47) | BD$30 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 6% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (BD$73) | BD$54 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (BD$39) | BD$24 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (BD$130) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (BD$114) | BD$146 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (BD$18) | BD$12 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (BD$5.48) | BD$5.02 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (BD$7) | BD$8 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 525 (BD$547) | BD$479 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (BD$0.37) | BD$0.48 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (BD$97) | BD$126 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (BD$9) | BD$13 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 18% cheaper than in Bermuda
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