- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Groningen
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Groningen, Netherlands vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Groningen (Netherlands) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 21 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.31 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.86 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.20 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.96 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.96 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.93 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 2.50 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.16 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Groningen (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,292 (CHF 1,467) | CHF 2,233 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (CHF 910) | CHF 1,550 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (CHF 162) | CHF 263 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €811 (CHF 921) | CHF 1,316 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €687 (CHF 780) | CHF 766 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (CHF 111) | CHF 340 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 33 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €488 (CHF 555) | CHF 533 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 (CHF 80) | CHF 163 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Groningen (Netherlands) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CHF 100) | CHF 103 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 63 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 101) | CHF 143 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 125) | CHF 168 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Groningen (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,176 (CHF 28,587) | CHF 27,566 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.64 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (CHF 74) | CHF 90 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Groningen (Netherlands) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €95 (CHF 108) | CHF 93 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.10 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.22 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 3.90 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.00 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.45 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 43 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Groningen (Netherlands) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 45) | CHF 55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 34 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (CHF 79) | CHF 135 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (CHF 75) | CHF 108 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 5.50 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 5.80 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €492 (CHF 559) | CHF 800 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (CHF 31) | CHF 79 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Groningen (Netherlands) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,600
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,594
(€4,046)
in Groningen.
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