Bern travel budget

Bern: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bern

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bern for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2984* (2730 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 182 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5864* (5362 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 216 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 96 per person
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 46 per person

Total budget:

$ 9071* (8288 CHF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bern compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bern in 2025 is 51% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bern in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Bern by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bern

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bern is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 26/person
($ 18 to $ 35)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 40 to $ 95)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 18/person
($ 16 to $ 21)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 4.4 to $ 8.9)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.3/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 6.1)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.5/can
($ 3.3 to $ 5.6)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.1/bottle
($ 3.3 to $ 5.6)

111% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bern

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bern is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 106 to $ 344)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 100 to $ 469)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 113 to $ 389)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 240/night
($ 123 to $ 499)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 346/night
($ 228 to $ 584)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 191/month
($ 135 to $ 371)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 274/month
($ 105 to $ 766)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 222/month
($ 107 to $ 494)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 186/month
($ 144 to $ 348)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 336/month
($ 171 to $ 853)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Bern

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bern is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.7/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 7.9)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 29/kg
($ 16 to $ 40)

147% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.8)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bern

On average, the price of transport in Bern is 88% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 4.6)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.3/km
($ 4.2 to $ 6.3)

160% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

120% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.2
($ 6.6 to $ 7.7)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 83/24hrs
($ 55 to $ 171)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Bern

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bern is 78% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 23/ticket
($ 21 to $ 35)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 40/hr
($ 35 to $ 45)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bern

On average, shopping budget in Bern is 76% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 12)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 139
($ 106 to $ 167)

173% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 62
($ 40 to $ 101)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Bern
London → Bern
London → Bern
$ 815
(fair price: $ 327)
Manchester → Bern
Manchester → Bern
Manchester → Bern
$ 767
(fair price: $ 294)
Dublin → Bern
Dublin → Bern
Dublin → Bern
$ 808
(fair price: $ 322)



About this information on the cost of living in Bern

The information about the cost of living in Bern shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bern was updated on 12-11-2024.

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