Cost of living in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 11% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CHF 18) | CHF 22 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 1.91 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.91 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 6 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.16 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 11 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.59 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 3.15 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 2.01 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.59 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 2.40 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.76 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 2.10 | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,664 (CHF 1,680) | CHF 2,316 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,286 (CHF 1,298) | CHF 1,575 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (CHF 305) | CHF 225 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,007 (CHF 1,017) | CHF 1,369 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $845 (CHF 853) | CHF 1,000 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $175 (CHF 177) | CHF 80 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (CHF 58) | CHF 35 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $430 (CHF 434) | CHF 511 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (CHF 151) | CHF 150 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.71 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 29 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $30 (CHF 30) | CHF 103 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (CHF 39) | CHF 95 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (CHF 93) | CHF 140 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (CHF 96) | CHF 155 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 6% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,916 (CHF 27,171) | CHF 28,963 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.62 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (CHF 99) | CHF 91 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (CHF 28) | CHF 41 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 10% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (CHF 108) | CHF 93 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.41 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 4.38 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 4.20 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 2.00 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.66 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 2.60 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 5% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (CHF 56) | CHF 53 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $112 (CHF 113) | CHF 113 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (CHF 114) | CHF 98 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 5.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 6.00 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $700 (CHF 707) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (CHF 71) | CHF 79 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.88 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 7% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 6,629
($6,567)
in Charlotte Amalie.
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