- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Helsingborg
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 41% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 kr (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (CHF 5.77) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.13 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (CHF 4.50) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (CHF 2.91) | CHF 2.94 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (CHF 5.98) | CHF 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.21 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (CHF 1.15) | CHF 3.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.08 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (CHF 2.43) | CHF 2.33 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.15 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,209 kr (CHF 1,472) | CHF 2,200 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,126 kr (CHF 1,221) | CHF 1,564 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 kr (CHF 56) | CHF 225 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,975 kr (CHF 1,082) | CHF 1,278 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,709 kr (CHF 688) | CHF 1,000 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,322 kr (CHF 280) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 277 kr (CHF 33) | CHF 33 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,374 kr (CHF 527) | CHF 496 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,168 kr (CHF 141) | CHF 150 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 271 kr (CHF 33) | CHF 25 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (CHF 106) | CHF 103 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 387 kr (CHF 47) | CHF 95 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 784 kr (CHF 95) | CHF 140 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 978 kr (CHF 118) | CHF 155 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,833 kr (CHF 24,577) | CHF 29,047 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (CHF 1.66) | CHF 1.64 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 729 kr (CHF 88) | CHF 87 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (CHF 16) | CHF 41 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 kr (CHF 26) | CHF 93 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46 kr (CHF 5.61) | CHF 4.38 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (CHF 3.86) | CHF 4.20 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (CHF 2.60) | CHF 2.00 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.60 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 kr (CHF 28) | CHF 53 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 kr (CHF 41) | CHF 51 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (CHF 30) | CHF 31 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 611 kr (CHF 74) | CHF 113 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 676 kr (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 kr (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (CHF 4.51) | CHF 5.67 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 5.88 | + 15% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 361 kr (CHF 44) | CHF 54 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 25% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,900
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,149
(42,707 kr)
in Helsingborg.
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