Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (kr191) | kr125 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (kr101) | kr72 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (kr76) | kr37 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.56 (kr12) | kr11 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.41 (kr43) | kr31 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (kr29) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (kr65) | kr52 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (kr35) | kr18 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.64 (kr29) | kr11 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (kr13) | kr13 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (kr105) | kr81 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (kr18) | kr19 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.79 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 36% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,959 (kr15,614) | kr10,293 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (kr12,173) | kr7,078 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 164 (kr1,309) | kr1,303 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,005 (kr8,010) | kr6,025 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (kr6,303) | kr4,137 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (kr672) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (kr280) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 556 (kr4,429) | kr3,019 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 191 (kr1,520) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (kr130) | kr52 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (kr219) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (kr990) | kr781 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (kr436) | kr237 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (kr939) | kr597 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (kr1,306) | kr1,050 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,579 (kr195,914) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (kr13) | kr12 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (kr559) | kr388 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr266 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (kr136) | kr58 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (kr191) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (kr1,077) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr53) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.03 (kr32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (kr37) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.94 (kr39) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.35 (kr27) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (kr331) | kr181 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| St. Gallen | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 45 (kr355) | kr380 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr264) | kr219 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 180 (kr1,436) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 89 (kr710) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 12 (kr99) | kr73 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (kr36) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr49) | kr33 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (kr4,679) | kr2,962 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (kr3.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (kr643) | kr255 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr67) | kr47 | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
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These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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