Cost of living in Biel
Biel, Switzerland
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Cost of living in Biel vs. Switzerland overall average
Biel is 1.8% cheaper than Switzerland overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.7% less in Biel
- Groceries
-
pay 4.1% less in Biel
- Transportation
-
pay 6.0% less in Biel
- Housing
-
pay 10.4% less in Biel
- Childcare
-
pay 17.0% more in Biel
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.8% more in Biel
- Clothing
-
pay 0.6% more in Biel
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Biel are more expensive than in Switzerland. Expenses including restaurants, housing, transportation, and groceries are lower in Biel.
Biel Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.81
CHF19.65
|
$13.69
-
$74.13
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.83
CHF12.77
|
$13.69
-
$18.25
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$4.56
CHF3.93
|
$3.99
-
$6.84
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$3.71
CHF3.19
|
$3.42
-
$6.84
|
Biel - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.90
CHF2.50
|
$1.37
-
$5.13
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.42
CHF12.42
|
$11.41
-
$22.81
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.77
CHF6.69
|
$6.04
-
$9.93
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.54
CHF5.64
|
$3.42
-
$13.69
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$15.26
CHF13.14
|
$10.35
-
$20.69
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
CHF1.31
|
$1.03
-
$3.10
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.95
CHF0.82
|
$0.78
-
$2.59
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.19
CHF1.02
|
$0.52
-
$3.10
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.07
CHF1.78
|
$1.55
-
$4.09
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
CHF0.89
|
$0.52
-
$2.07
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
CHF0.89
|
$1.01
-
$2.07
|
Biel - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.82
CHF6.74
|
$7.25
-
$9.71
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$102.65
CHF88.41
|
$73.18
-
$277.69
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,512.58
CHF24,557.29
|
$28,512.58
-
$37,408.50
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$45.62
CHF39.29
|
$25.46
-
$49.04
|
Biel - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.76
CHF46.30
|
$45.62
-
$262.32
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,368.60
CHF1,178.75
|
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|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,077.78
CHF928.27
|
$912.40
-
$1,243.15
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$174.69
CHF150.46
|
$87.21
-
$348.86
|
Biel - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,680.18
CHF2,308.38
|
$2,281.01
-
$3,421.51
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$39,537.44
CHF34,052.77
|
$28,512.58
-
$51,322.64
|
Biel - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.56
CHF5.65
|
$5.13
-
$11.41
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.47
CHF4.71
|
$3.42
-
$9.12
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.26
CHF8.84
|
$9.58
-
$11.41
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$106.45
CHF91.68
|
$79.84
-
$148.27
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$20.53
CHF17.68
|
$20.53
-
$28.51
|
Biel - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$134.01
CHF115.42
|
$91.24
-
$216.70
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$71.28
CHF61.39
|
$34.22
-
$159.67
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$126.60
CHF109.03
|
$91.24
-
$216.70
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$148.27
CHF127.70
|
$102.65
-
$273.72
|
Biel - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Switzerland
to see the average cost of cities throughout Switzerland, like
Olten,
Zurich,
Zug,
Neuchatel,
Vevey,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Switzerland compared to Biel.
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