🇨🇭 Europe — Schengen
Bern, Switzerland
Europe — Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data
Swiss capital; pricey but smaller and cheaper than Zurich. Moderate sample (53 contributors)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Bern climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 14,975 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 449 Mbps | 288 Mbps | 7 ms | 9,565 |
| Mobile | 364 Mbps | 77.8 Mbps | 15 ms | 5,410 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.796 CHF, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,732 | CHF 1,378 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $3,660 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $6,351 | CHF 5,053 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $7,346 | CHF 5,844 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,928 | CHF 1,534 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,422 | CHF 1,131 |
| 3BR city center | $3,673 | CHF 2,922 |
| 3BR outside center | $2,556 | CHF 2,033 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,628 | CHF 1,295 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $1,279 | CHF 1,017 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $28.97 | CHF 23.05 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $126.32 | CHF 101 |
| Fast food combo | $16.34 | CHF 13.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $18.41 | CHF 14.65 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $7.69 | CHF 6.12 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $298 | CHF 237 |
| Phone plan / mo | $29 | CHF 23.38 |
| Internet / mo | $57 | CHF 45.50 |
| Gym membership / mo | $98 | CHF 77.65 |
| Cinema ticket | $27.59 | CHF 21.95 |
| Preschool / mo | $3,274 | CHF 2,604 |
| International school / yr | $31,909 | CHF 25,386 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $44,622 | CHF 35,500 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Switzerland
Country-level research that applies to living in Bern — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo