- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Al Mubarraz
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48 (CHF 12) | CHF 22 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 8 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.91 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 6 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 3.16 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 11 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 4.15 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.15 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.01 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 16 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 2.40 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 2.10 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,500 (CHF 1,167) | CHF 2,316 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,000 (CHF 519) | CHF 1,575 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 300 (CHF 78) | CHF 225 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,000 (CHF 778) | CHF 1,323 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,500 (CHF 389) | CHF 1,000 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (CHF 78) | CHF 80 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,000 (CHF 519) | CHF 511 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 300 (CHF 78) | CHF 150 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 80 (CHF 21) | CHF 18 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 29 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 150 (CHF 39) | CHF 103 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 95 | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (CHF 104) | CHF 140 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 150 (CHF 39) | CHF 155 | - 75% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 53% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 80,000 (CHF 20,755) | CHF 30,950 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.50 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 1.62 | - 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 900 (CHF 233) | CHF 91 | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 22 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 41 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 50% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 13 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 93 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 4.38 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 4.20 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.00 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.60 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 53 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 53 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 31 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 113 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 98 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 15 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 5.67 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.33 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150 (CHF 39) | CHF 54 | - 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 8 | + 216% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,958
(﷼ 19,113)
in Al Mubarraz.
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