Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi, United States compared to 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 22 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.91 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.72 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 3.16 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.39 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 4.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 3.15 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.01 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.40 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.10 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,537 (CHF 1,526) | CHF 2,316 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,039 (CHF 1,032) | CHF 1,575 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (CHF 179) | CHF 225 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,065 (CHF 1,057) | CHF 1,369 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (CHF 744) | CHF 1,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (CHF 198) | CHF 80 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (CHF 46) | CHF 35 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (CHF 300) | CHF 511 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 88) | CHF 150 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 55% 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 95 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (CHF 90) | CHF 140 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (CHF 95) | CHF 155 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,737 (CHF 22,579) | CHF 28,963 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.62 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (CHF 44) | CHF 91 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 41 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (CHF 99) | CHF 93 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.41 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.71 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.38 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 4.20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.61 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 2.00 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.60 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 40) | CHF 53 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (CHF 83) | CHF 113 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (CHF 52) | CHF 98 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.11 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 6.00 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (CHF 427) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 0.33 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (CHF 33) | CHF 79 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.60 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 193 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,900
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,579
($4,612)
in Jackson, Mississippi.
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