- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Joensuu
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Joensuu, Finland vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Joensuu (Finland) is 33% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.86 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 3.20 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.92 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.96 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.64 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.93 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.70 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 2.50 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.16 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Joensuu (Finland) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €890 (CHF 1,007) | CHF 2,233 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €840 (CHF 950) | CHF 1,550 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (CHF 141) | CHF 263 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (CHF 905) | CHF 1,316 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €600 (CHF 679) | CHF 766 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (CHF 136) | CHF 340 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 33 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €460 (CHF 520) | CHF 533 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 113) | CHF 163 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 27 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Joensuu (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 96) | CHF 103 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 63 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 98) | CHF 143 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (CHF 102) | CHF 168 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Joensuu (Finland) is 16% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (CHF 28,849) | CHF 27,566 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.64 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (CHF 64) | CHF 90 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Joensuu (Finland) is 6% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (CHF 102) | CHF 93 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 4.22 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 3.90 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 2.00 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 2.45 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 43 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Joensuu (Finland) is 49% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 55 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 34 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 57) | CHF 108 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 5.50 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 5.80 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (CHF 591) | CHF 800 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.55 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (CHF 59) | CHF 79 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Joensuu (Finland) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,866
(€4,301)
in Joensuu.
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