- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Utrecht
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 22 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.91 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.16 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 3.15 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.01 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.37 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 2.40 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.10 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,472 (CHF 1,675) | CHF 2,316 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,217 (CHF 1,384) | CHF 1,575 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (CHF 158) | CHF 225 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (CHF 1,258) | CHF 1,369 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €900 (CHF 1,024) | CHF 1,000 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 123) | CHF 80 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 35 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €437 (CHF 497) | CHF 511 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (CHF 164) | CHF 150 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 29 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CHF 106) | CHF 103 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 42) | CHF 95 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CHF 93) | CHF 140 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (CHF 160) | CHF 155 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (CHF 34,016) | CHF 28,963 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.62 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €101 (CHF 114) | CHF 91 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 41 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 93 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.76 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.38 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 4.20 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 2.00 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.60 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 53 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 27% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 53 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 31 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (CHF 86) | CHF 113 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (CHF 86) | CHF 98 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.67 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 6.00 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (CHF 544) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.33 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (CHF 32) | CHF 79 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 18% 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 5,068
(€4,454)
in Utrecht.
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