Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi, United States compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.84 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.23 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 2.94 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.51 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 4.21 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 3.20 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.18 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.08 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 17 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.59 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.33 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 2.15 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,339 (CHF 1,302) | CHF 2,200 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $898 (CHF 873) | CHF 1,564 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (CHF 193) | CHF 225 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,038 (CHF 1,010) | CHF 1,278 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $721 (CHF 701) | CHF 1,000 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $217 (CHF 211) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (CHF 52) | CHF 33 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $385 (CHF 374) | CHF 496 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (CHF 84) | CHF 150 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (CHF 42) | CHF 103 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (CHF 36) | CHF 95 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (CHF 75) | CHF 140 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (CHF 89) | CHF 155 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,302 (CHF 25,584) | CHF 29,047 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (CHF 0.51) | CHF 1.64 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (CHF 43) | CHF 87 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (CHF 29) | CHF 41 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (CHF 94) | CHF 93 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 4.38 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.20 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.92 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 2.00 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.37 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.60 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 39) | CHF 51 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (CHF 19) | CHF 31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (CHF 101) | CHF 113 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (CHF 59) | CHF 100 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 5.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.01 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 5.88 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $138 (CHF 134) | CHF 215 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 0.33 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (CHF 35) | CHF 54 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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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 6,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 3,892
($4,002)
in Jackson, Mississippi.
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