Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi, United States compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 22 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.91 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.06 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.42 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 3.16 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.25 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 4.15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.15 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.01 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 17) | CHF 16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.40 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.10 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,474 (CHF 1,424) | CHF 2,316 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $944 (CHF 912) | CHF 1,575 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (CHF 159) | CHF 225 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (CHF 1,010) | CHF 1,323 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $729 (CHF 704) | CHF 1,000 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $221 (CHF 213) | CHF 80 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (CHF 49) | CHF 35 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $311 (CHF 300) | CHF 511 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (CHF 78) | CHF 150 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 46% | |
| 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 42) | CHF 103 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (CHF 39) | CHF 95 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (CHF 87) | CHF 140 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (CHF 90) | CHF 155 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,414 (CHF 21,654) | CHF 30,950 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 1.62 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (CHF 43) | CHF 91 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (CHF 23) | CHF 41 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (CHF 16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (CHF 93) | CHF 93 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.41 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.71 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 4.38 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 4.20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.61 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.00 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.60 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (CHF 41) | CHF 53 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 31 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (CHF 80) | CHF 113 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (CHF 56) | CHF 98 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.11 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 6.00 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (CHF 416) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 0.33 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (CHF 35) | CHF 54 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
| 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 355 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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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 7,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,770
($4,937)
in Jackson, Mississippi.
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