- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Helsingborg
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 kr (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (CHF 5.27) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.86 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (CHF 3.96) | CHF 6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.20 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (CHF 2.60) | CHF 3.92 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.96 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (CHF 1.72) | CHF 1.93 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (CHF 2.29) | CHF 2.50 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.16 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (CHF 1,362) | CHF 2,233 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (CHF 1,054) | CHF 1,550 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (CHF 52) | CHF 263 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (CHF 897) | CHF 1,316 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,522 kr (CHF 608) | CHF 766 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 737 kr (CHF 81) | CHF 340 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (CHF 30) | CHF 33 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (CHF 503) | CHF 533 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (CHF 130) | CHF 163 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (CHF 29) | CHF 27 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 920 kr (CHF 101) | CHF 103 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 386 kr (CHF 42) | CHF 63 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 874 kr (CHF 96) | CHF 143 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,050 kr (CHF 116) | CHF 168 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (CHF 22,139) | CHF 27,566 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (CHF 1.51) | CHF 1.64 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 kr (CHF 76) | CHF 90 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (CHF 15) | CHF 36 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 46% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (CHF 4.91) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (CHF 9) | CHF 40 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (CHF 21) | CHF 93 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (CHF 4.82) | CHF 4.22 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (CHF 3.72) | CHF 3.90 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.00 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.45 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (CHF 26) | CHF 43 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 390 kr (CHF 43) | CHF 55 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 250 kr (CHF 28) | CHF 34 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (CHF 64) | CHF 135 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (CHF 86) | CHF 108 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (CHF 4.12) | CHF 5.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (CHF 6) | CHF 5.80 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.55 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 kr (CHF 41) | CHF 79 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 32% 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 4,458
(40,520 kr)
in Helsingborg.
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