- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Helsinki
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.13 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 2.94 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 4.21 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 3.20 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 2.08 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.84 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 2.33 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 2.15 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 5% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (CHF 2,264) | CHF 2,200 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (CHF 1,476) | CHF 1,564 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (CHF 99) | CHF 225 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (CHF 1,189) | CHF 1,278 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (CHF 923) | CHF 1,000 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (CHF 49) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (CHF 21) | CHF 33 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 (CHF 520) | CHF 496 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (CHF 127) | CHF 150 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (CHF 34) | CHF 25 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 41% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CHF 100) | CHF 103 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 37) | CHF 95 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (CHF 113) | CHF 140 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (CHF 161) | CHF 155 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (CHF 28,946) | CHF 29,047 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.64 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (CHF 57) | CHF 87 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 26) | CHF 41 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (CHF 72) | CHF 93 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 4.38 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 4.20 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.00 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 2.60 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (CHF 31) | CHF 53 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 16% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (CHF 47) | CHF 51 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 28) | CHF 31 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (CHF 127) | CHF 113 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 5.67 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.88 | + 18% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €591 (CHF 684) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (CHF 71) | CHF 54 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,175 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,700
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,362
(€4,631)
in Helsinki.
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