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:

  • $ 142 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3172* (2758 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 189 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6246* (5418 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 226 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 100 per person
  • $ 97 per person
  • $ 48 per person

Total budget:

$ 9967* (8638 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Bern compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bern in 2024 is 53% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




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).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 28/person
($ 18 to $ 35)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 48/person
($ 42 to $ 99)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 18/person
($ 16 to $ 22)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.5 for 500ml
($ 4.6 to $ 9.2)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 6.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.6/can
($ 3.5 to $ 5.7)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.3/bottle
($ 3.5 to $ 5.7)

112% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bern

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bern is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 184/night
($ 109 to $ 473)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 104 to $ 453)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 199/night
($ 117 to $ 407)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 252/night
($ 130 to $ 529)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 312/night
($ 195 to $ 613)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 205/month
($ 129 to $ 466)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 285/month
($ 109 to $ 790)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 228/month
($ 110 to $ 553)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 202/month
($ 135 to $ 452)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 353/month
($ 172 to $ 891)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Bern

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bern is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.4/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.3/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 8.3)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 31/kg
($ 17 to $ 42)

148% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9.1)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bern

On average, the price of transport in Bern is 99% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.9)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 5.7/km
($ 4.4 to $ 6.6)

234% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

117% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.5
($ 6.9 to $ 8)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 75/24hrs
($ 51 to $ 112)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

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
$ 24/ticket
($ 22 to $ 35)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 42/hr
($ 35 to $ 47)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bern

On average, shopping budget in Bern is 74% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 11 to $ 12)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 144
($ 110 to $ 173)

171% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 65
($ 42 to $ 104)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Bern
London → Bern
London → Bern
$ 853
(fair price: $ 342)
Manchester → Bern
Manchester → Bern
Manchester → Bern
$ 803
(fair price: $ 307)
Dublin → Bern
Dublin → Bern
Dublin → Bern
$ 845
(fair price: $ 338)



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 27-10-2024.

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