- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Switzerland
- Mayagueez
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.83 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.13 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.28 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 2.94 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.00 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 10 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.50 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.21 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 3.20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 2.08 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.33 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.15 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,237 (CHF 1,211) | CHF 2,200 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $716 (CHF 701) | CHF 1,564 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $327 (CHF 319) | CHF 225 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (CHF 832) | CHF 1,278 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $338 (CHF 331) | CHF 1,000 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (CHF 122) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (CHF 48) | CHF 33 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 (CHF 472) | CHF 496 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (CHF 78) | CHF 150 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.50 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 18 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 62% 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) | $25 (CHF 24) | CHF 95 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (CHF 122) | CHF 140 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (CHF 88) | CHF 155 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 16% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 29,047 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 1.64 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 87 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 (CHF 24) | CHF 93 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 4.38 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 4.20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 2.00 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 2.60 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 53 | - 80% | |
| 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 51 | - 33% | |
| 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 100 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.50 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.44 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 5.67 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 5.88 | - 67% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,600
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,080
($4,170)
in Mayagueez.
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