Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 24 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (CHF 5.35) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.87 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.23 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 6 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 3.50 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 3.94 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.03 (CHF 2.69) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 1.77 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 2.55 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.12 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 2.23 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,219 (CHF 3,745) | CHF 2,065 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,823 (CHF 2,506) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (CHF 208) | CHF 346 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,266 (CHF 2,011) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,291 (CHF 1,146) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (CHF 165) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (CHF 61) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (CHF 293) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (CHF 98) | CHF 150 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (CHF 18) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (CHF 28) | CHF 27 | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (CHF 53) | CHF 99 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (CHF 51) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 79) | CHF 130 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (CHF 84) | CHF 171 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,284 (CHF 19,781) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.76 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $126 (CHF 112) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (CHF 11) | CHF 36 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (CHF 30) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $193 (CHF 172) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.82 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 4.43 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 3.53 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.65 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 3.05 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (CHF 36) | CHF 46 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $87 (CHF 77) | CHF 73 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (CHF 29) | CHF 37 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (CHF 95) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (CHF 87) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 5.40 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 5.85 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (CHF 451) | CHF 550 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (CHF 0.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (CHF 70) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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