Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 22 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.91 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.65 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.05 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 3.16 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.74 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 4.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.15 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 2.01 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.40 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.80 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 2.10 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,713 (CHF 3,707) | CHF 2,316 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,398 (CHF 2,394) | CHF 1,575 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (CHF 176) | CHF 225 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,476 (CHF 2,471) | CHF 1,369 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,938 (CHF 1,935) | CHF 1,000 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (CHF 97) | CHF 80 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $61 (CHF 61) | CHF 35 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (CHF 298) | CHF 511 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (CHF 139) | CHF 150 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (CHF 23) | CHF 29 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (CHF 60) | CHF 103 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (CHF 54) | CHF 95 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (CHF 91) | CHF 140 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $201 (CHF 200) | CHF 155 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,934 (CHF 24,889) | CHF 28,963 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.62 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (CHF 98) | CHF 91 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (CHF 175) | CHF 93 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 4.38 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.20 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.54 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 2.00 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.60 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (CHF 25) | CHF 53 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (CHF 48) | CHF 53 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (CHF 27) | CHF 31 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (CHF 151) | CHF 113 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (CHF 95) | CHF 98 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 5.67 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 6.00 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (CHF 433) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (CHF 98) | CHF 79 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, you would need at least CHF 7,087
($7,100)
in Berkeley, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CHF 6,500
in Aarau.
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