- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Helsinki
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 21 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.86 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 3.20 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.92 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.96 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.46 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 1.93 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.55 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 2.50 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.16 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,879 (CHF 2,121) | CHF 2,233 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,471 (CHF 1,660) | CHF 1,550 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 263 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,205 (CHF 1,360) | CHF 1,316 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €849 (CHF 958) | CHF 766 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (CHF 58) | CHF 340 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 33 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €389 (CHF 439) | CHF 533 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 98) | CHF 163 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €35 (CHF 39) | CHF 27 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (CHF 111) | CHF 103 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 39) | CHF 63 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 108) | CHF 143 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (CHF 169) | CHF 168 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,913 (CHF 30,371) | CHF 27,566 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.64 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (CHF 60) | CHF 90 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 36 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 40 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 93 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.36 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 4.22 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 3.90 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.00 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.45 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 43 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (CHF 30) | CHF 34 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 (CHF 108) | CHF 135 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (CHF 95) | CHF 108 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.21 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 5.50 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.80 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €477 (CHF 538) | CHF 800 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.55 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 53) | CHF 79 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,307 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,749
(€4,208)
in Helsinki.
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