- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Groningen
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Groningen, Netherlands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Groningen (Netherlands) is 50% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.43 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.30 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.94 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.53 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 4.21 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.18 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 2.88 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.16 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 2.52 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.15 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Groningen (Netherlands) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,303 (CHF 1,415) | CHF 1,970 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €826 (CHF 897) | CHF 1,564 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (CHF 147) | CHF 225 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (CHF 844) | CHF 1,330 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €601 (CHF 652) | CHF 1,000 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €83 (CHF 90) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 25) | CHF 33 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €467 (CHF 507) | CHF 641 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €61 (CHF 66) | CHF 150 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.31 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Groningen (Netherlands) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 98) | CHF 98 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (CHF 29) | CHF 114 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 96) | CHF 163 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (CHF 129) | CHF 155 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Groningen (Netherlands) is 3% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,668 (CHF 25,709) | CHF 29,047 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.70 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (CHF 96) | CHF 87 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Groningen (Netherlands) is 49% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 93 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.10 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 4.64 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.77 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.00 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.95 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Groningen (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 41) | CHF 62 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 24) | CHF 34 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (CHF 84) | CHF 164 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (CHF 68) | CHF 106 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.21 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.03 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 5.57 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.86 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 6 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €166 (CHF 180) | CHF 215 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 0.33 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (CHF 31) | CHF 54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Groningen (Netherlands) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,335
(€3,991)
in Groningen.
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