- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Groningen
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Groningen, Netherlands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Groningen (Netherlands) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 22 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.91 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 3.16 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.64 (CHF 5.35) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.15 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.01 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 2.40 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.10 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Groningen (Netherlands) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,292 (CHF 1,487) | CHF 2,316 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (CHF 922) | CHF 1,575 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (CHF 158) | CHF 225 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €811 (CHF 934) | CHF 1,323 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €687 (CHF 791) | CHF 1,000 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (CHF 113) | CHF 80 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €496 (CHF 571) | CHF 511 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 (CHF 82) | CHF 150 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Groningen (Netherlands) is 51% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CHF 102) | CHF 103 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 29) | CHF 95 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 101) | CHF 140 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 127) | CHF 155 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Groningen (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,176 (CHF 28,983) | CHF 30,950 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.62 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (CHF 75) | CHF 91 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Groningen (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (CHF 76) | CHF 93 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.10 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.38 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 4.20 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.00 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.60 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Groningen (Netherlands) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 44) | CHF 53 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 31 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (CHF 89) | CHF 113 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 74) | CHF 98 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 5.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.28 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 6.00 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €492 (CHF 567) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 0.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (CHF 33) | CHF 54 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Groningen (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,064
(€4,399)
in Groningen.
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