Biel, Switzerland

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Country

Switzerland

Relocation

About Biel, Switzerland

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,635

Family of 4 / mo

$4,109

Avg salary (after tax)

$12,572

Biel, also known as Bienne, is a charming city in Switzerland that sits by the beautiful Lake Biel. It is a unique place where both French and German languages are spoken, making it a cultural melting pot. The city is famous for its watchmaking industry, with many famous watch brands calling it home.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $151.78
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $65.11
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $130.68
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $207.76

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.12
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $11,163

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $6.14
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.44
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.44
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $5.01
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $4.72

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $27.91
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $148.84
Fast Food ComboUSD $18.11

Food - Grocery

Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $31.11
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $74.33
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.7
Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.44
Oranges (1 kg)USD $4.9
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $6.01
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $3.72
Onions (1 kg)USD $3.06
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.79
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.23
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $18.6
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.54
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.72
Dozen EggsUSD $7.64
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $25.99
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $8.26
Milk (1 litre)USD $2

Housing

Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,522
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,736
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,076
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,095
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,240
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $930.26

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $126.11
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,481
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $74.42
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $24.8
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $39,009

Transportation

1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $66.98
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $27,288
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.91
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.84
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $111.63
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.2
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $31,009

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $68.22
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $315.25