Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi, United States vs Aarau, Switzerland
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 21 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.47 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.86 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.82 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.89 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 3.20 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 3.92 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.96 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 1.93 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 2.50 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.16 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,463 (CHF 1,449) | CHF 2,233 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $983 (CHF 973) | CHF 1,550 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (CHF 171) | CHF 263 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,007 (CHF 997) | CHF 1,316 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $715 (CHF 708) | CHF 766 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (CHF 198) | CHF 340 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (CHF 46) | CHF 33 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $291 (CHF 289) | CHF 533 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 87) | CHF 163 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (CHF 43) | CHF 103 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (CHF 39) | CHF 63 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (CHF 96) | CHF 143 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (CHF 97) | CHF 168 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,100 (CHF 21,881) | CHF 27,566 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 1.64 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (CHF 44) | CHF 90 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 36 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 40 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (CHF 93) | CHF 93 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.41 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 4.22 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 3.90 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.61 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 2.00 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.45 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 43 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 40) | CHF 55 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 34 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (CHF 82) | CHF 135 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (CHF 52) | CHF 108 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 5.50 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.11 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 5.80 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (CHF 428) | CHF 800 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 0.55 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (CHF 35) | CHF 79 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.60 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,013
($4,053)
in Jackson, Mississippi.
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