Living costs in Bern, Switzerland

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Monthly cost evidence

University student allowances. Phone, internet and household fees are additional and unpriced. Health premiums depend on age, deductible and residency status. Source period: Undated live guidance. Checked 2026-10-12.

Source monthly budget: CHF 1,500.00 – CHF 2,200.00. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.

Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.

Before accepting a fellowship in Bern

This location is listed in The Fellowship Directory. Living-cost research has not been completed here. Enter your own quotes in local currency; no default city prices are supplied. Confirm the exact hospital/site, especially for broad or combined location labels.

Ask your host about accommodation eligibility, health coverage and visa requirements. Confirm whether your stipend is gross or net, when the first payment arrives, and which costs are paid directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel and one-off arrival costs.

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