Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 30% 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 270 prices entered by 46 different people.
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 21 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.93 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 12 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.92 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.86 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.66 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 6 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €3.02 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 3.20 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.81 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.34 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 3.92 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.90 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.96 | 27% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.87 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.93 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.04 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 2.50 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.22 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.16 | 36% |
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 31% 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 1,441) | CHF 2,233 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €883 (CHF 1,002) | CHF 1,550 | 35% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €213 (CHF 241) | CHF 263 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €778 (CHF 883) | CHF 1,316 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €643 (CHF 730) | CHF 766 | 5% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €156 (CHF 177) | CHF 340 | 48% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €26 (CHF 30) | CHF 33 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €391 (CHF 444) | CHF 533 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €127 (CHF 144) | CHF 163 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | 45% |
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €85 (CHF 97) | CHF 103 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (CHF 43) | CHF 63 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €84 (CHF 95) | CHF 143 | 33% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €109 (CHF 124) | CHF 168 | 26% |
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,292 (CHF 24,159) | CHF 27,566 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.45 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 1.64 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €71 (CHF 80) | CHF 90 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 36 | 35% |
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 42% 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 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 40 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €59 (CHF 67) | CHF 93 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.39 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 6 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.39 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.22 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.33 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.90 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.34 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.00 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.33 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.45 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 43 | 42% |
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Aarau (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 55 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 34 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €121 (CHF 137) | CHF 135 | 2% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €47 (CHF 53) | CHF 108 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | 22% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.71 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 5.50 | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.72 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 5.80 | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €511 (CHF 580) | CHF 800 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.14 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.55 | 72% |
| 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 | 22% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,244
(€3,740)
in Düsseldorf.