Location comparison
Bern vs Biel/Bienne
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Bern cost compared to Biel/Bienne? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile, based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
Bern and Biel/Bienne are practically level at around CHF 30,627/year.
Municipal average for a reference profile. For your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Bern | Biel/Bienne |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 16,366 | CHF 16,658 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 700 | CHF 700 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,400 | CHF 1,393 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 30,520 | CHF 30,733 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 2,072 of 2,110 | Rank 2,083 of 2,110 |
Values are an approximation at the municipal level for a reference profile (couple without children, CHF 100'000 income). Address- and income-exact figures are in the report. Ubivo doesn't judge. The data shows the difference.
This is the municipal average, not your number.
Your taxes, health insurance and commute depend on address, income and household. Calculate them for your case and compare two real addresses with all 64 location factors.