- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Helsingborg
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to 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 | 94 kr (CHF 11) | CHF 22 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (CHF 5.54) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.91 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (CHF 4.13) | CHF 6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (CHF 3.00) | CHF 3.16 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (CHF 1.17) | CHF 3.15 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.01 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (CHF 2.37) | CHF 2.40 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.10 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (CHF 1,421) | CHF 2,316 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (CHF 1,100) | CHF 1,575 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (CHF 54) | CHF 225 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (CHF 936) | CHF 1,323 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,600 kr (CHF 643) | CHF 1,000 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 688 kr (CHF 79) | CHF 80 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (CHF 31) | CHF 35 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (CHF 525) | CHF 511 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (CHF 136) | CHF 150 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (CHF 30) | CHF 29 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 907 kr (CHF 104) | CHF 103 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 kr (CHF 45) | CHF 95 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 kr (CHF 94) | CHF 140 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 kr (CHF 125) | CHF 155 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (CHF 23,102) | CHF 30,950 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (CHF 1.58) | CHF 1.62 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 713 kr (CHF 82) | CHF 91 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (CHF 15) | CHF 41 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 42% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (CHF 5.13) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (CHF 22) | CHF 93 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (CHF 5.03) | CHF 4.38 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (CHF 3.88) | CHF 4.20 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.00 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.60 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 kr (CHF 28) | CHF 53 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 402 kr (CHF 46) | CHF 53 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (CHF 28) | CHF 31 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (CHF 67) | CHF 113 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (CHF 90) | CHF 98 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (CHF 4.29) | CHF 5.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 6.00 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.28 kr (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 kr (CHF 44) | CHF 54 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 19% | |
| 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 184 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,093
(44,363 kr)
in Helsingborg.
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