- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Swansea
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.23 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.94 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.21 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 3.20 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.08 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.33 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.15 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (CHF 1,143) | CHF 2,200 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (CHF 1,725) | CHF 1,564 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (CHF 187) | CHF 225 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,167 (CHF 1,449) | CHF 1,278 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (CHF 607) | CHF 1,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (CHF 196) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (CHF 14) | CHF 33 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £375 (CHF 465) | CHF 496 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (CHF 90) | CHF 150 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (CHF 79) | CHF 103 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 40) | CHF 95 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (CHF 76) | CHF 140 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (CHF 56) | CHF 155 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,250 (CHF 22,654) | CHF 29,047 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.64 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (CHF 60) | CHF 87 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (CHF 13) | CHF 41 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (CHF 1.24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (CHF 124) | CHF 93 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 4.38 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 4.20 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 2.00 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.60 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 53 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (CHF 24) | CHF 51 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (CHF 18) | CHF 31 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (CHF 79) | CHF 113 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (CHF 67) | CHF 100 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 5.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 5.88 | - 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (CHF 164) | CHF 215 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (CHF 41) | CHF 54 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 16% | |
| 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 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 3,989
(£3,214)
in Swansea.
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