Cost of living in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 7% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CHF 18) | CHF 22 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.95 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 1.91 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.59 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.74 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 3.16 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (CHF 5.86) | CHF 4.15 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 3.15 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 2.01 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.59 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.13 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 2.10 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,664 (CHF 1,624) | CHF 2,316 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,286 (CHF 1,255) | CHF 1,575 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (CHF 295) | CHF 225 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,007 (CHF 983) | CHF 1,323 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $845 (CHF 824) | CHF 1,000 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $175 (CHF 171) | CHF 80 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (CHF 56) | CHF 35 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $430 (CHF 420) | CHF 511 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (CHF 146) | CHF 150 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.71 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 58% 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) | $38 (CHF 37) | CHF 95 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (CHF 90) | CHF 140 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (CHF 93) | CHF 155 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 11% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,916 (CHF 26,270) | CHF 30,950 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 1.62 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (CHF 96) | CHF 91 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (CHF 27) | CHF 41 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 4% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (CHF 104) | CHF 93 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.41 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 4.38 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 4.20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 2.00 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.66 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 2.60 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 65% | |
| 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 53 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $112 (CHF 109) | CHF 113 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (CHF 111) | CHF 98 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 5.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 6.00 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $700 (CHF 683) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (CHF 69) | CHF 54 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.88 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,391
($5,523)
in Charlotte Amalie.
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