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About Bern

Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭 is a charming, calm capital with a high quality of life, excellent public transport, and reliable internet—great for focused remote work. ☕️ Its compact old town, riverside spots, and nearby Alps make after-work breaks easy. Costs are on the higher side, but the safe, organized vibe suits digital nomads who value productivity and balance. 💻✨

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 96 mm Feb: 51 mm Mar: 75 mm Apr: 94 mm May: 144 mm Jun: 136 mm Jul: 158 mm Aug: 113 mm Sep: 132 mm Oct: 99 mm Nov: 132 mm Dec: 110 mm Jan: 5°C / -3°C Feb: 8°C / -1°C Mar: 11°C / 1°C Apr: 13°C / 3°C May: 17°C / 8°C Jun: 24°C / 13°C Jul: 24°C / 14°C Aug: 24°C / 14°C Sep: 20°C / 10°C Oct: 15°C / 7°C Nov: 8°C / 1°C Dec: 5°C / -2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 1.6
Internet Speed 9.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.3
Safety 9.2
Accommodation Cost 1.3
Weather 6.5
Nomad Friendly 5.3
Female Friendly 8.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Bern
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,078.99 per month
Coworking Space $441.00 per month
Coffee $6.93 per cup
Beer $8.82 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $27.72 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $113.40 per month
Mobile Plan $44.10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $69.30 per month

Other cities in Switzerland

Other cities in Switzerland
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zurich $6,363 6.5 Compare
2 Basel $5,418 6.3 Compare
3 Geneva $6,464 6.2 Compare
4 Lausanne $5,947 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zurich CH Switzerland $6,363 6.5 Compare
2 Neuchâtel CH Switzerland $4,838 5.8 Compare
3 Lucerne CH Switzerland $4,939 5.9 Compare
4 Konstanz DE Germany $3,160 6.2 Compare

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