Cost of Living in Bern
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Bern, Switzerland.
Overall, the cost of living in Bern is below the New York City baseline (composite index 80 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)96
Groceries index86
Dining out index80
Transport index62
Utilities index74
Median annual salary$81,864
Minimum wage$22.02/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,958
Est. monthly healthcare premium$338
YoY inflation1.8%
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