Cost of living
Baden (Switzerland) compared to Biel/Bienne
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Overview comparison
Baden (Switzerland)Biel/Bienne
Consumer prices in Baden (Switzerland) are roughly 4% higher than in Biel/Bienne.
Cost of living
| Item | Baden (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,408 | 2,095 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,970 | 6,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,413 | 1,449 |
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| Without rent one family | 5,097 | 4,107 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,753.63 | 1,498.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,900.58 | 2,120.02 |
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| Food person | 834 | 721 |
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| Food family | 2,475 | 2,228 |
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| Transport person | 130.26 | 120.59 |
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| Transport family | 349.93 | 342.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.72 years | 74.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baden (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Lunch Menu | 24.22 | 25.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 132.72 | 106.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.28 | 17.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.87 | 6.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.23 | 5.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.79 | 4.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baden (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,727.91 | 1,499.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,179.87 | 1,258.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,748.74 | 2,035.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,469.24 | 1,892.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.59 | 151.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 239.16 | 292.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.06 | 63.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baden (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.76 | 2.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 16,525 | 14,567 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,460 | 10,549 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.72 | 4.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 78.6% | 124.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.48 | 48.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.07 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baden (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.22 | 2.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.32 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.64 | 7.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.49 | 28.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 54.17 | 43.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.37 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Baden (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 74.34 | 130.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 21.03 | 19.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.1 | 123.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 51.75 | 48.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 108.77 | 130.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 141.84 | 136.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,607.59 | 2,949.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,940 | 20,362 |
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