- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Ostend
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ostend, Belgium compared to 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 22 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.91 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.16 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.15 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.15 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.01 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.40 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.10 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Ostend (Belgium) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €825 (CHF 941) | CHF 2,316 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €813 (CHF 926) | CHF 1,575 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (CHF 220) | CHF 225 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (CHF 741) | CHF 1,369 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (CHF 608) | CHF 1,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (CHF 143) | CHF 80 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €45 (CHF 51) | CHF 35 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €678 (CHF 773) | CHF 511 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 29 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ostend (Belgium) is 25% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CHF 91) | CHF 103 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €60 (CHF 68) | CHF 95 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 91) | CHF 140 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 125) | CHF 155 | - 19% | |
| 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 34,209) | CHF 28,963 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.62 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 91 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ostend (Belgium) is 42% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.50 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CHF 30) | CHF 93 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 4.38 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 4.20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.00 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 2.60 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 53 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ostend (Belgium) is 7% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (CHF 70) | CHF 53 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 31 | - 34% | |
| 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 | €67 (CHF 76) | CHF 98 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.56 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 6.00 | - 36% | |
| 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 | - | 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 54 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
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 7,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,756
(€4,171)
in Ostend.
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