Cost of living in Bern is 75% higher than in Frankfurt (without rent).
Rent in Bern is 47% more expensive than in Frankfurt.
Cost of living including rent in Bern is 60% higher than in Frankfurt.
Food in Bern is 69% more expensive than in Frankfurt.
Transport in Bern is 67% more expensive than in Frankfurt.
| Bern | Frankfurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bern | Frankfurt | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 88.7 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.7 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.39 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.76 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.78 $ | 2.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.14 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.71 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.9 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 29.8 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 45.5 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.7 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 8.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.57 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 93.3 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 42.3 $ | 23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 151 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.66 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.08 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.04 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 157 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
286 $ | 241 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50 $ | 49.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 956 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,140 $ | 1,238 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,341 $ | 791 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,706 $ | 1,643 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,168 $ | 5,984 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 12,333 $ | 3,769 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,657 $ | 2,632 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.54 % | 3.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 22.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 40.9 $ | 18.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 165 $ | 89.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 138 $ | 80.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,516 $ | 309 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,088 $ | 7,741 $ |