Cost of living in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 23% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dunedin | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (CHF 4.59) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.87 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 6 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 3.50 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 10 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.19 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 3.94 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.91 (CHF 2.10) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 1.77 | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$22 (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$2.82 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.55 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.23 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dunedin | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,319 (CHF 1,248) | CHF 2,065 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,689 (CHF 909) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$246 (CHF 132) | CHF 346 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,890 (CHF 1,017) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,245 (CHF 670) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$143 (CHF 77) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$83 (CHF 45) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$689 (CHF 371) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$275 (CHF 148) | CHF 150 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$29 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (CHF 64) | CHF 99 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$104 (CHF 56) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$182 (CHF 98) | CHF 130 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (CHF 111) | CHF 171 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,964 (CHF 17,204) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.12 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.76 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$76 (CHF 41) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$35 (CHF 19) | CHF 36 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dunedin | Aarau | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (CHF 3.82) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$57 (CHF 31) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$6 (CHF 3.45) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 4.43 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 3.53 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.43 (CHF 1.85) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.72 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 3.05 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$42 (CHF 23) | CHF 46 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dunedin | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$74 (CHF 40) | CHF 73 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$102 (CHF 55) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$89 (CHF 48) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.10 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 5.40 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 5.85 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$845 (CHF 455) | CHF 550 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$64 (CHF 35) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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