Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 54 different people.
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 22 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.76 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 12 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.96 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.91 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.78 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 6 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €3.02 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 3.16 | 9% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.81 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.28 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 4.15 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.90 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 3.15 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.87 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.01 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.08 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 2.40 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.23 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.10 | 33% |
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,270 (CHF 1,444) | CHF 2,316 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €883 (CHF 1,004) | CHF 1,575 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €213 (CHF 242) | CHF 225 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €788 (CHF 895) | CHF 1,369 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €564 (CHF 641) | CHF 1,000 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €156 (CHF 178) | CHF 80 | 122% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €27 (CHF 30) | CHF 35 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €391 (CHF 445) | CHF 511 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €127 (CHF 144) | CHF 150 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | 46% |
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 103 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (CHF 44) | CHF 95 | 54% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €84 (CHF 95) | CHF 140 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €109 (CHF 124) | CHF 155 | 20% |
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,983 (CHF 26,131) | CHF 28,963 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.46 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 1.62 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €71 (CHF 81) | CHF 91 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 41 | 43% |
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | 41% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 (CHF 11) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €63 (CHF 71) | CHF 93 | 24% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.39 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 8 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.40 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 4.38 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.33 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.20 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.30 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.00 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.33 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.60 | 42% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 53 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 (CHF 41) | CHF 53 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 31 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €121 (CHF 138) | CHF 113 | 22% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €47 (CHF 53) | CHF 98 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.76 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 5.67 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.61 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 6.00 | 32% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €511 (CHF 582) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.14 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.33 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 79 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.59 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | 23% |
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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 4,861
(€4,276)
in Düsseldorf.