Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 105% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bern | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (975 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 368% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (660 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 386% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (539 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 2.06 (82 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (326 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.30 (172 NT$) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 15 (588 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.90 (156 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.68 (107 NT$) | 83 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (96 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (678 NT$) | 516 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.62 (105 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.90 (116 NT$) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 135% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bern | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,368 (94,742 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,823 (72,920 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (7,628 NT$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,655 (66,197 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,049 (41,978 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 360 (14,413 NT$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (1,493 NT$) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (20,049 NT$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (6,657 NT$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (659 NT$) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (1,259 NT$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bern | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (4,175 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (2,242 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (5,087 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 148 (5,935 NT$) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bern | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,518 (1,260,891 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (72 NT$) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (3,058 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (1,401 NT$) | 611 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bern | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (415 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (1,171 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (4,092 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (263 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.56 (182 NT$) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (158 NT$) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (137 NT$) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.48 (139 NT$) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 52 (2,079 NT$) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bern | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 59 (2,366 NT$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (1,466 NT$) | 568 NT$ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (6,193 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 87 (3,490 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (598 NT$) | 226 NT$ | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.45 (218 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (253 NT$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (22,032 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (15 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (3,418 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (344 NT$) | 88 NT$ | + 290% | |
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TOTAL | + 96% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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