- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Joensuu
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Joensuu, Finland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Joensuu (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 22 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.91 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 3.16 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.15 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 3.15 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.64 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.01 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.70 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 2.40 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.10 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Joensuu (Finland) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €890 (CHF 1,065) | CHF 2,316 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €840 (CHF 1,005) | CHF 1,575 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (CHF 150) | CHF 225 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (CHF 958) | CHF 1,323 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €600 (CHF 718) | CHF 1,000 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (CHF 144) | CHF 80 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (CHF 22) | CHF 35 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €460 (CHF 550) | CHF 511 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 119) | CHF 150 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (CHF 36) | CHF 29 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Joensuu (Finland) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 102) | CHF 103 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 40) | CHF 95 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 104) | CHF 140 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (CHF 108) | CHF 155 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Joensuu (Finland) is 14% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (CHF 30,523) | CHF 30,950 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 1.62 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (CHF 68) | CHF 91 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Joensuu (Finland) is 5% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (CHF 108) | CHF 93 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 4.38 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 2.00 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 2.60 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 22) | CHF 53 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Joensuu (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (CHF 17) | CHF 53 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 25) | CHF 31 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 113 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 60) | CHF 98 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (CHF 6) | CHF 6.00 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (CHF 625) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (CHF 63) | CHF 54 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Joensuu (Finland) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,652
(€3,887)
in Joensuu.
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