Cost of living in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CHF 17) | CHF 26 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.53 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.83 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.23 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.51 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 2.94 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 4.21 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 3.20 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.01 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.08 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.33 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.15 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,604 (CHF 1,531) | CHF 2,200 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,370 (CHF 1,308) | CHF 1,564 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $338 (CHF 323) | CHF 225 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (CHF 897) | CHF 1,278 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $886 (CHF 846) | CHF 1,000 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $195 (CHF 186) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (CHF 55) | CHF 33 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $430 (CHF 411) | CHF 496 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (CHF 143) | CHF 150 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.71 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $30 (CHF 29) | CHF 103 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (CHF 35) | CHF 95 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (CHF 81) | CHF 140 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (CHF 91) | CHF 155 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,916 (CHF 25,697) | CHF 29,047 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.64 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (CHF 45) | CHF 87 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (CHF 26) | CHF 41 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 3% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (CHF 111) | CHF 93 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 8 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 4.38 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 4.20 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 2.00 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 2.60 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 3% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (CHF 54) | CHF 51 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (CHF 191) | CHF 113 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (CHF 104) | CHF 100 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.37 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 5.67 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.75 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 5.88 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | CHF 215 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (CHF 67) | CHF 54 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.08 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 25% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,800
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,093
($5,335)
in Charlotte Amalie.
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