Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bern | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (301 kr) | 112 kr | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (180 kr) | 85 kr | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (157 kr) | 61 kr | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (22 kr) | 15 kr | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (97 kr) | 36 kr | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (50 kr) | 30 kr | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (136 kr) | 52 kr | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (50 kr) | 29 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.63 (32 kr) | 12 kr | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.60 (32 kr) | 18 kr | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (190 kr) | 122 kr | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (31 kr) | 21 kr | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (27 kr) | 17 kr | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bern | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,440 (30,080 kr) | 14,659 kr | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (23,358 kr) | 10,268 kr | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (2,704 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,542 (19,011 kr) | 10,057 kr | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,035 (12,760 kr) | 6,330 kr | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (1,624 kr) | 410 kr | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (451 kr) | 359 kr | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (6,177 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (1,800 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (168 kr) | 67 kr | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (449 kr) | 203 kr | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bern | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 90 (1,112 kr) | 1,014 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (691 kr) | 419 kr | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (1,554 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (2,325 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bern | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,006 (394,503 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (22 kr) | 16 kr | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (979 kr) | 601 kr | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (444 kr) | 319 kr | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bern | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (128 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (373 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (1,591 kr) | 261 kr | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (85 kr) | 41 kr | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (50 kr) | 31 kr | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (49 kr) | 28 kr | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (42 kr) | 28 kr | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (42 kr) | 21 kr | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (531 kr) | 274 kr | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bern | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (780 kr) | 415 kr | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (474 kr) | 267 kr | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (1,908 kr) | 819 kr | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 91 (1,124 kr) | 847 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (179 kr) | 138 kr | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (63 kr) | 40 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (83 kr) | 70 kr | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (6,788 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (4.50 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (1,071 kr) | 290 kr | + 270% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (104 kr) | 67 kr | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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