- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Helsinki
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 22 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.60 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 1.91 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 3.16 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.15 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.15 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 2.01 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.78 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 2.40 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.10 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,918 (CHF 2,181) | CHF 2,316 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,469 (CHF 1,671) | CHF 1,575 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 225 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,194 (CHF 1,357) | CHF 1,369 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €834 (CHF 948) | CHF 1,000 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €57 (CHF 65) | CHF 80 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 35 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (CHF 440) | CHF 511 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 150 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (CHF 39) | CHF 29 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (CHF 112) | CHF 103 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 95 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 109) | CHF 140 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (CHF 170) | CHF 155 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 21% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,694 (CHF 30,353) | CHF 28,963 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 1.62 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (CHF 61) | CHF 91 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 41 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 93 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.36 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 4.38 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 4.20 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.00 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.60 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 53 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 53 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (CHF 29) | CHF 31 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 (CHF 109) | CHF 113 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 98 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.17 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (CHF 7) | CHF 6.00 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €477 (CHF 542) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (CHF 56) | CHF 79 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,268 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,669
(€4,986)
in Helsinki.
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