- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Aarau
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aarau, Switzerland vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aarau (Switzerland) is 139% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.667 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.500 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.250 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (Dinar 1.325) | Dinar 1.000 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.473) | Dinar 1.100 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.20 (Dinar 2.278) | Dinar 0.600 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.000 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.92 (Dinar 2.787) | Dinar 1.100 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.96 (Dinar 2.105) | Dinar 1.500 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (Dinar 1.375) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (Dinar 1.778) | Dinar 1.000 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (Dinar 1.540) | Dinar 0.531 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Aarau (Switzerland) is 128% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,233 (Dinar 1,588) | Dinar 400 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,550 (Dinar 1,102) | Dinar 225 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 263 (Dinar 187) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (Dinar 936) | Dinar 350 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 766 (Dinar 545) | Dinar 250 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 340 (Dinar 242) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 33 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 533 (Dinar 379) | Dinar 250 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 163 (Dinar 116) | Dinar 95 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Aarau (Switzerland) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 80 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (Dinar 45) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 143 (Dinar 101) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (Dinar 119) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Aarau (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,566 (Dinar 19,607) | Dinar 8,000 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.64 (Dinar 1.163) | Dinar 0.750 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 30 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Aarau (Switzerland) is 157% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 6 | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 93 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 10 | + 564% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.445) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.22 (Dinar 3.001) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.90 (Dinar 2.774) | Dinar 2.500 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (Dinar 1.423) | Dinar 1.000 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.45 (Dinar 1.743) | Dinar 2.000 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 3.000 | + 927% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Aarau (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 55 (Dinar 39) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 135 (Dinar 96) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 442% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.50 (Dinar 3.912) | Dinar 1.000 | + 291% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.80 (Dinar 4.125) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 800 (Dinar 569) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.55 (Dinar 0.391) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.797) | Dinar 2.100 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aarau (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,364
(CHF 3,324)
in Aarau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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