Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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St. Gallen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (kr191) | kr130 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (kr100) | kr86 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (kr76) | kr38 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.56 (kr12) | kr13 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.41 (kr43) | kr32 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (kr29) | kr20 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (kr65) | kr43 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (kr35) | kr18 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.64 (kr29) | kr13 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (kr13) | kr10 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (kr105) | kr78 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (kr18) | kr20 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.79 (kr14) | kr9 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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St. Gallen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,959 (kr15,558) | kr11,884 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (kr12,129) | kr10,045 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 164 (kr1,305) | kr786 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,005 (kr7,982) | kr8,795 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (kr6,280) | kr6,415 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (kr670) | kr621 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (kr279) | kr181 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 556 (kr4,413) | kr2,416 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 191 (kr1,515) | kr451 | + 236% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (kr130) | kr43 | + 204% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (kr219) | kr173 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (kr987) | kr691 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (kr435) | kr352 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (kr936) | kr808 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (kr1,301) | kr882 | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,579 (kr195,207) | kr314,482 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (kr13) | kr15 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (kr557) | kr499 | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr322 | - | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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St. Gallen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (kr135) | kr35 | + 290% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (kr191) | kr82 | + 131% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (kr1,073) | kr500 | + 115% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr53) | kr37 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.03 (kr32) | kr19 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (kr37) | kr18 | + 107% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.94 (kr39) | kr11 | + 259% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.35 (kr27) | kr16 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (kr330) | kr217 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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St. Gallen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 45 (kr354) | kr369 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr263) | kr209 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 180 (kr1,430) | kr698 | + 105% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 89 (kr707) | kr637 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 12 (kr99) | kr86 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (kr36) | kr48 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr49) | kr47 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (kr4,662) | kr3,682 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (kr3.26) | kr0.94 | + 245% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (kr641) | kr209 | + 207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr67) | kr50 | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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