- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Swansea
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (CHF 12) | CHF 21 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.40 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.63 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.86 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.02 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.75 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.20 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.86 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.61 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.92 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.96 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 1.93 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.50 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.16 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,112 (CHF 1,412) | CHF 2,233 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £759 (CHF 964) | CHF 1,550 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £190 (CHF 241) | CHF 263 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £987 (CHF 1,253) | CHF 1,316 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £474 (CHF 602) | CHF 766 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (CHF 98) | CHF 340 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £16 (CHF 20) | CHF 33 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £367 (CHF 465) | CHF 533 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (CHF 99) | CHF 163 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.41 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £58 (CHF 73) | CHF 103 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (CHF 41) | CHF 63 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (CHF 80) | CHF 143 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (CHF 62) | CHF 168 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,900 (CHF 23,997) | CHF 27,566 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 1.64 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (CHF 70) | CHF 90 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (CHF 16) | CHF 36 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (CHF 127) | CHF 93 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.68 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.17 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 4.22 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 3.90 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.59 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.00 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.45 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (CHF 12) | CHF 43 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (CHF 24) | CHF 55 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (CHF 18) | CHF 34 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (CHF 75) | CHF 135 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (CHF 62) | CHF 108 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.66 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.80 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 5.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.12 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 5.80 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.55 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (CHF 38) | CHF 79 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.270
CHF
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,569
(£3,598)
in Swansea.
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