- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Aarau
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aarau, Switzerland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aarau (Switzerland) is 144% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 4.667 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.500 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.250 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.91 (Dinar 1.371) | Dinar 1.000 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.538) | Dinar 1.100 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.16 (Dinar 2.264) | Dinar 0.600 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.15 (Dinar 2.972) | Dinar 1.100 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.15 (Dinar 2.256) | Dinar 1.500 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (Dinar 1.442) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.40 (Dinar 1.718) | Dinar 1.000 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.10 (Dinar 1.501) | Dinar 0.531 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Aarau (Switzerland) is 142% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,316 (Dinar 1,659) | Dinar 400 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,575 (Dinar 1,128) | Dinar 225 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 225 (Dinar 161) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,369 (Dinar 980) | Dinar 350 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,000 (Dinar 716) | Dinar 250 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 80 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 511 (Dinar 366) | Dinar 250 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 95 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Aarau (Switzerland) is 2% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 80 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 95 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 140 (Dinar 100) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 155 (Dinar 111) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Aarau (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,963 (Dinar 20,738) | Dinar 8,000 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (Dinar 1.162) | Dinar 0.750 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 30 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Aarau (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 93 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 10 | + 568% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.370) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.38 (Dinar 3.133) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.20 (Dinar 3.007) | Dinar 2.500 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (Dinar 1.432) | Dinar 1.000 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.60 (Dinar 1.862) | Dinar 2.000 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 3.000 | + 1170% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Aarau (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 53 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 31 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 113 (Dinar 81) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (Dinar 70) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 449% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.67 (Dinar 4.058) | Dinar 1.000 | + 306% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (Dinar 4.296) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (Dinar 0.233) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.872) | Dinar 2.100 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aarau (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,414
(CHF 3,371)
in Aarau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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