- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Joensuu
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Joensuu, Finland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Joensuu (Finland) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.43 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.99 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 2.94 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.21 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.88 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 2.16 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.89 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 2.52 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.15 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Joensuu (Finland) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €861 (CHF 936) | CHF 1,970 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €863 (CHF 938) | CHF 1,564 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (CHF 109) | CHF 225 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (CHF 760) | CHF 1,330 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (CHF 434) | CHF 1,000 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 33 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €469 (CHF 509) | CHF 641 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (CHF 108) | CHF 150 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 18 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 25 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Joensuu (Finland) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (CHF 119) | CHF 98 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (CHF 49) | CHF 114 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (CHF 54) | CHF 163 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 155 | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Joensuu (Finland) is 12% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,500 (CHF 29,871) | CHF 29,047 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.70 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (CHF 71) | CHF 87 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Joensuu (Finland) is 16% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (CHF 98) | CHF 93 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.47 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 4.64 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 4.77 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.00 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 2.95 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 53 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Joensuu (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 62 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CHF 25) | CHF 34 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 164 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 106 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 5.57 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.55 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 6 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €188 (CHF 204) | CHF 215 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 51) | CHF 54 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (CHF 5.97) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Joensuu (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 5,600
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 3,793
(€3,492)
in Joensuu.
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