- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Utrecht
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 17) | CHF 22 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.57 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.91 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 3.16 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 4.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 3.15 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.01 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 2.40 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.10 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,548 (CHF 1,853) | CHF 2,316 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,183 (CHF 1,416) | CHF 1,575 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (CHF 153) | CHF 225 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (CHF 1,277) | CHF 1,323 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €838 (CHF 1,004) | CHF 1,000 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (CHF 135) | CHF 80 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 28) | CHF 35 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (CHF 496) | CHF 511 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (CHF 173) | CHF 150 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 20) | CHF 29 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (CHF 109) | CHF 103 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 42) | CHF 95 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (CHF 98) | CHF 140 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (CHF 169) | CHF 155 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 17% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (CHF 35,785) | CHF 30,950 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 1.62 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €101 (CHF 120) | CHF 91 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (CHF 24) | CHF 41 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.28 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (CHF 50) | CHF 93 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.76 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.38 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 4.20 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.00 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 2.60 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 25) | CHF 53 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (CHF 45) | CHF 53 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 26) | CHF 31 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (CHF 91) | CHF 113 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 78) | CHF 98 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 6.00 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (CHF 591) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.33 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (CHF 33) | CHF 54 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,325
(€4,449)
in Utrecht.
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