- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- St. Gallen
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (kr135) | kr120 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (kr92) | kr67 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (kr63) | kr32 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (kr9) | kr7 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.56 (kr37) | kr31 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (kr26) | kr19 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (kr57) | kr71 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.59 (kr30) | kr19 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.90 (kr26) | kr10 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.58 (kr10) | kr11 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (kr95) | kr75 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (kr15) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.93 (kr13) | kr11 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,009 (kr13,254) | kr8,234 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,500 (kr9,893) | kr5,774 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (kr1,099) | kr1,187 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,004 (kr6,625) | kr4,951 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 807 (kr5,323) | kr3,714 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 84 (kr556) | kr1,633 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (kr232) | kr193 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (kr3,641) | kr3,665 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (kr1,351) | kr716 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (kr106) | kr54 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (kr178) | kr169 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (kr825) | kr778 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (kr364) | kr230 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (kr774) | kr797 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (kr1,085) | kr1,287 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (kr162,104) | kr305,266 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (kr11) | kr10 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 73 (kr479) | kr386 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (kr116) | kr50 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (kr158) | kr73 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (kr922) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (kr43) | kr58 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (kr29) | kr28 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (kr30) | kr29 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (kr32) | kr13 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (kr22) | kr16 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (kr287) | kr168 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (kr320) | kr337 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr219) | kr190 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (kr1,201) | kr475 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (kr558) | kr636 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (kr87) | kr70 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.51 (kr30) | kr42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr41) | kr33 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 666 (kr4,392) | kr3,332 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (kr2.65) | kr0.91 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 84 (kr553) | kr250 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr55) | kr42 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr27,583
(CHF 4,181)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr23,000
in Aalborg.
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