- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Utrecht
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 26 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (CHF 5.51) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.13 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 2.94 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.20 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.08 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.33 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.15 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 21% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,419 (CHF 1,626) | CHF 2,200 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,070 (CHF 1,226) | CHF 1,564 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (CHF 162) | CHF 225 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,017 (CHF 1,165) | CHF 1,278 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €659 (CHF 755) | CHF 1,000 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (CHF 114) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 33 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (CHF 484) | CHF 496 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (CHF 174) | CHF 150 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (CHF 106) | CHF 103 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 95 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 107) | CHF 140 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (CHF 159) | CHF 155 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,633 (CHF 32,804) | CHF 29,047 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.64 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (CHF 110) | CHF 87 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 41 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.78 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (CHF 51) | CHF 93 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.38 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 4.20 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.00 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.60 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 53 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 51 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 31 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (CHF 89) | CHF 113 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (CHF 71) | CHF 100 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 5.88 | - 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €486 (CHF 557) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (CHF 33) | CHF 54 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 21% 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 5,303
(€4,629)
in Utrecht.
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