Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (CHF 19) | CHF 24 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (CHF 4.27) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.87 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.60 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 6 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.60 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 3.50 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 10 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 3.94 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (CHF 1.74) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.30 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 1.77 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 13 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.75 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 2.55 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.32 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.23 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,700 (CHF 3,323) | CHF 2,065 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,697 (CHF 2,423) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (CHF 200) | CHF 346 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,743 (CHF 2,463) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,785 (CHF 1,604) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (CHF 149) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (CHF 47) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $380 (CHF 341) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $185 (CHF 166) | CHF 150 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (CHF 25) | CHF 27 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (CHF 59) | CHF 99 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (CHF 40) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (CHF 86) | CHF 130 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (CHF 129) | CHF 171 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,943 (CHF 23,303) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.76 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (CHF 88) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Aarau | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (CHF 127) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.51 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 4.43 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 3.53 | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (CHF 4.41) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 3.05 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (CHF 32) | CHF 46 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (CHF 67) | CHF 73 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (CHF 32) | CHF 37 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (CHF 154) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (CHF 124) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 5.40 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.85 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (CHF 423) | CHF 550 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (CHF 0.41) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (CHF 59) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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