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 30,216/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 16,379 | CHF 16,672 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 682 | CHF 682 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,497 | CHF 1,329 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 30,185 | CHF 30,247 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 2,065 of 2,098 | Rank 2,067 of 2,098 |
Values are an honest 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.