- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Utrecht
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utrecht, Netherlands vs 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 | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 21 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.86 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 3.20 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 3.92 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.96 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.93 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.29 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 2.50 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.16 | - 43% | |
| 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 | €1,518 (CHF 1,717) | CHF 2,233 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,217 (CHF 1,377) | CHF 1,550 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (CHF 158) | CHF 263 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (CHF 1,251) | CHF 1,316 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €867 (CHF 981) | CHF 766 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 122) | CHF 340 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 33 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €437 (CHF 494) | CHF 533 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (CHF 163) | CHF 163 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 27 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 23% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CHF 105) | CHF 103 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 42) | CHF 63 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CHF 92) | CHF 143 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (CHF 159) | CHF 168 | - 5% | |
| 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 33,822) | CHF 27,566 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.64 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €101 (CHF 114) | CHF 90 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 36 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 45% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.90 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 40 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 93 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.53 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 4.22 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 3.90 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.00 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.45 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 43 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 55 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 34 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (CHF 86) | CHF 135 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (CHF 88) | CHF 108 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 5.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.51 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 5.80 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (CHF 541) | CHF 800 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.55 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (CHF 31) | CHF 79 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utrecht (Netherlands) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,206
(€4,602)
in Utrecht.
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