๐จ๐ญ Switzerland ยท Cost of Living Guide 2025โ2026
Cost of living in Bern for Indians
Swiss capital, very high salaries offset very high costs, stable and safe
Updated 13 August 2026
1BR Rent / month
CHF1,800
โ โน162,000/month
Total Monthly Budget
CHF3,800
โ โน342,000/month
Indian Community
Low-Medium
South Asian community size
Country
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
Currency: CHF
๐ฐ Monthly budget breakdown
๐ 1-bedroom apartment rent
CHF1,800
โ โน162,000
๐ก Utilities (electricity, internet, heating)
CHF247
โ โน22,230
๐ Public transport
CHF152
โ โน13,680
๐ Groceries (incl. Indian ingredients)
CHF608
โ โน54,720
๐ฝ๏ธ Eating out (2โ3x/week)
CHF342
โ โน30,780
๐ฑ Phone plan
CHF76
โ โน6,840
๐ญ Leisure & personal
CHF342
โ โน30,780
Total
CHF3,800/month
โ โน342,000/month
๐๏ธ What to expect in Bern
Bern is a city in Switzerland that offers swiss capital, very high salaries offset very high costs, stable and safe. For Indians and South Asians moving to Europe, Bern represents a premium but rewarding choice.
โน๏ธ Figures are estimates based on 2025โ2026 data. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and market conditions. INR conversions use approximate rate of โน90/โฌ. Use these as planning benchmarks, not guarantees.
