- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- Rotorua
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rotorua, New Zealand compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 45% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.83 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.23 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$5.13 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.50 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 2.94 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$2.83 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.21 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.20 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$2.77 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.08 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 2.33 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.19 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 2.15 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,484 (CHF 1,046) | CHF 2,200 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,308 (CHF 922) | CHF 1,564 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$150 (CHF 106) | CHF 225 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,556 (CHF 1,802) | CHF 1,278 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$151 (CHF 106) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$63 (CHF 44) | CHF 33 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$733 (CHF 517) | CHF 496 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (CHF 106) | CHF 150 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$150 (CHF 106) | CHF 103 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 95 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$180 (CHF 127) | CHF 140 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$150 (CHF 106) | CHF 155 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$19,000 (CHF 13,394) | CHF 29,047 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.79 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.64 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$24 (CHF 17) | CHF 87 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (CHF 39) | CHF 93 | - 58% | |
| 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 | NZ$3.50 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 2.00 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.00 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 2.60 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$21 (CHF 15) | CHF 53 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 23% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 (CHF 35) | CHF 51 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$25 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 45% | |
| 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 | NZ$115 (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$9 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 5.67 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 5.88 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$200 (CHF 141) | CHF 215 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$27 (CHF 19) | CHF 54 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (CHF 17) | CHF 8 | + 105% | |
| 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 124 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 3,829
(NZ$5,432)
in Rotorua.
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