- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
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- Mayagueez
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 22 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.64 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.91 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.93 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 3.16 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.20 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 11 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 4.15 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.15 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 2.01 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.40 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.10 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,131 (CHF 1,102) | CHF 2,316 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $561 (CHF 547) | CHF 1,575 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $235 (CHF 229) | CHF 225 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $768 (CHF 749) | CHF 1,323 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $319 (CHF 311) | CHF 1,000 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (CHF 114) | CHF 80 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (CHF 49) | CHF 35 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | $433 (CHF 422) | CHF 511 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (CHF 136) | CHF 150 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.92 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 18 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 27% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (CHF 43) | CHF 103 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $75 (CHF 73) | CHF 95 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (CHF 122) | CHF 140 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (CHF 129) | CHF 155 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 30,950 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 1.62 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 91 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 42% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (CHF 34) | CHF 93 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 4.38 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.28 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 4.20 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 2.00 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.85 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.60 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 53 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (CHF 34) | CHF 53 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 60% | |
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 | $58 (CHF 56) | CHF 98 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.50 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 15 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.44 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 5.67 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 6.00 | - 68% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (CHF 39) | CHF 54 | - 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,700
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,250
($4,362)
in Mayagueez.
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