Cost of Living in Bern
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Summary of cost of living in Bern, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,440.3$ (5,161.5Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,781.5$ (1,427.8Fr.), excluding rent.
- Bern is 9.3% more expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bern is, on average, 50.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.64 Fr. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 Fr. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.45 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.25 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.91 Fr. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.06 Fr. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.81 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.85 Fr. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.54 Fr. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.63 Fr. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.83 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.63 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.55 Fr. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.55 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 Fr. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.08 Fr. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.74 Fr. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 Fr. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.84 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.07 Fr. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.47 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.20 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 Fr. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 79.50 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.64 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 75.00 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.75 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,800.00 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,142.86 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 264.12 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.11 Fr. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 43.56 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.00 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 38.33 Fr. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,720.00 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 32,666.67 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 123.00 Fr. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.00 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.38 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 181.50 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,694.88 Fr. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,121.43 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,027.33 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,075.00 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,444.01 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,200.76 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,829.74 Fr. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.52 |
Prices in Bern
This city had 448 entries in the past 12 months by 66 different contributors.
Last update: 16 July 2025
Last update: 16 July 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Langenthal | 35.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in La Chaux-de-Fonds | 42.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Montreux | 54.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basel | 61.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lausanne | 64.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lucerne | 69.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kriens | 70.89 miles |
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Price shedule together with the city of Bern. ( Excluding Swiss Customs duty and Tax duty )
Chicken Fillets(1kg) - 14.85Fr
Chicken broiler(1kg) - 10.27Fr
Mobile Phone Number- +99455 221 16 21
Mobile watsap Phone Number- +99451 522 07 22