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 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.91 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.42 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.05 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 3.16 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.15 | - 11% | |
| 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 | $2.79 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 2.01 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.40 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.80 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 2.10 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,186 (CHF 4,167) | CHF 2,316 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,732 (CHF 2,720) | CHF 1,575 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (CHF 179) | CHF 225 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,453 (CHF 2,442) | CHF 1,323 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,086 (CHF 2,077) | CHF 1,000 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (CHF 90) | CHF 80 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (CHF 59) | CHF 35 | + 68% | |
| 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 22) | CHF 29 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (CHF 59) | CHF 103 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (CHF 57) | CHF 95 | - 40% | |
| 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 | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,934 (CHF 24,825) | CHF 30,950 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.62 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (CHF 90) | CHF 91 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 27% 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) | $156 (CHF 156) | CHF 93 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 4.38 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.20 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.54 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 2.00 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 2.60 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (CHF 24) | CHF 53 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 8% 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 26) | CHF 31 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (CHF 151) | CHF 113 | + 33% | |
| 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 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.52 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 5.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 6.00 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (CHF 432) | - | - | |
| 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 54 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 528 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, you would need at least CHF 8,389
($8,426)
in Berkeley, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CHF 7,600
in Aarau.
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