Cost of living in Aarau, Switzerland

List of prices in Aarau
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast -
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.87
12 eggs, large CHF 6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 3.50
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 3.94
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes -
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 1.77
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 13
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.55
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.23
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 2,065
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 346
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area -
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) -
40” flat screen tv -
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 150
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) -
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 99
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) -
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 130
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 171
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.76
Monthly ticket public transport -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 36
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.43
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 3.53
4 rolls of toilet paper -
Tube of toothpaste CHF 3.05
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 46
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 73
2 tickets to the movies CHF 37
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert -
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 5.40
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 5.85
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 550
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district -
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 8
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 28 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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