🏙️Switzerland
Bern
Bern offers government careers and UNESCO charm - Switzerland's capital with affordable living and excellent quality of life.
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Population
133,000
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Federal capital with historic charm
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Country
Switzerland
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Air Quality
Excellent
Capital city with government jobs and UNESCO medieval charm
Quick stats
Cost Index
78/100
Rent (1BR center)
CHF 1,100–2,200/month
Median Salary
CHF 5,000–8,500 gross
Internet
500+ Mbps
Safety
Extremely safe
Transport
Buses, trains, trams
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
AltstadtLänggasseKirchenfeldBreitenrainWankdorf
Key Sectors
GovernmentPublic AdministrationEducationInsuranceResearch
✓ Advantages
- •Swiss federal government jobs
- •UNESCO World Heritage Old Town
- •More affordable than major cities
- •Excellent work-life balance
- •Beautiful Aare river setting
- •Central location for Swiss travel
! Considerations
- •Smaller private sector job market
- •Government-heavy employment
- •Limited nightlife and entertainment
- •Smaller international community
Bern FAQs
Good for government careers?
Excellent - federal capital with numerous government departments, embassies, and public sector opportunities.
Quality of life vs other cities?
High quality with lower stress, more affordable, but fewer private sector opportunities than Zurich/Geneva.
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