- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Ostend
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ostend, Belgium vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ostend (Belgium) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 21 | - 10% | |
| 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 | €3.93 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.86 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.20 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 3.92 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.96 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.93 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.50 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.16 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Ostend (Belgium) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €870 (CHF 987) | CHF 2,233 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (CHF 851) | CHF 1,550 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (CHF 219) | CHF 263 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (CHF 738) | CHF 1,316 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (CHF 605) | CHF 766 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (CHF 142) | CHF 340 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €45 (CHF 51) | CHF 33 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €678 (CHF 770) | CHF 533 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 163 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 27 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ostend (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CHF 91) | CHF 103 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €60 (CHF 68) | CHF 63 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 91) | CHF 143 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 125) | CHF 168 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ostend (Belgium) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (CHF 34,042) | CHF 27,566 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.64 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 90 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ostend (Belgium) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.50 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CHF 30) | CHF 93 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 4.22 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.00 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 2.45 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 43 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ostend (Belgium) is 10% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (CHF 70) | CHF 55 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 34 | - 39% | |
| 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 | €67 (CHF 76) | CHF 108 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.56 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 5.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 5.80 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 79 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ostend (Belgium) is 32% 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 4,572
(€4,029)
in Ostend.
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