- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Al Mubarraz
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 70 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 8 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.23 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 2.94 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 4.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 3.20 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.00 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 2.08 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.33 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 2.15 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 50% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,500 (CHF 1,162) | CHF 2,200 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,000 (CHF 517) | CHF 1,564 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 300 (CHF 77) | CHF 225 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,000 (CHF 775) | CHF 1,278 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,500 (CHF 387) | CHF 1,000 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (CHF 77) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 33 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,000 (CHF 517) | CHF 496 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 300 (CHF 77) | CHF 150 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 80 (CHF 21) | CHF 18 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 66% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 150 (CHF 39) | CHF 103 | - 63% | |
| 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 103) | CHF 140 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 150 (CHF 39) | CHF 155 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 61% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 80,000 (CHF 20,665) | CHF 29,047 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.50 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 1.64 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 900 (CHF 232) | CHF 87 | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 22 (CHF 5.64) | 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 2.58) | 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 4.84) | CHF 4.38 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 4.20 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.00 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.60 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 53 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 51 | - 50% | |
| 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 100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 5.88 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 700 (CHF 181) | CHF 215 | - 16% | |
| 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 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,600
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,199
(﷼ 20,126)
in Al Mubarraz.
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