- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Aarau
- Zenica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aarau, Switzerland compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
Food | + 182% | |||
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Food in Aarau (Switzerland) is 182% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (36KM) | 16KM | + 126% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (22KM) | 7KM | + 211% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (19KM) | 4.26KM | + 353% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.91 (3.13KM) | 1.52KM | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (10KM) | 3.38KM | + 207% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.16 (5.18KM) | 1.70KM | + 204% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (17KM) | 5.60KM | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.15 (7KM) | 1.57KM | + 332% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.15 (5.16KM) | 1.66KM | + 211% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (3.30KM) | 1.29KM | + 156% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (26KM) | 9KM | + 202% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.40 (3.93KM) | 2.51KM | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.10 (3.43KM) | 1.26KM | + 173% | |
Housing | + 285% | |||
Housing in Aarau (Switzerland) is 285% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,316 (3,791KM) | 463KM | + 720% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,575 (2,578KM) | 379KM | + 581% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 225 (368KM) | 266KM | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,323 (2,165KM) | 436KM | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,000 (1,637KM) | 375KM | + 336% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 80 (131KM) | 146KM | - 10% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (57KM) | 25KM | + 125% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 511 (837KM) | 836KM | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (245KM) | 158KM | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (29KM) | 26KM | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (47KM) | 8KM | + 493% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Aarau (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (169KM) | 115KM | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 95 (155KM) | 73KM | + 113% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 140 (229KM) | 139KM | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 155 (254KM) | 134KM | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Aarau (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,950 (50,656KM) | 27,281KM | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (2.66KM) | 1.83KM | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (149KM) | 178KM | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (67KM) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 112% | |||
Personal Care in Aarau (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (21KM) | 8KM | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 9KM | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 93 (153KM) | 33KM | + 358% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (12KM) | 15KM | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.38 (7KM) | 9KM | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.20 (7KM) | 4.30KM | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (3.27KM) | 1.90KM | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.60 (4.26KM) | 3.33KM | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (87KM) | 6.00KM | + 1351% | |
Entertainment | + 162% | |||
Entertainment in Aarau (Switzerland) is 162% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 53 (87KM) | 29KM | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 31 (51KM) | 10KM | + 406% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 113 (185KM) | 18KM | + 931% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (160KM) | 51KM | + 213% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (25KM) | 7KM | + 259% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.67 (9KM) | 2.00KM | + 364% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (10KM) | 2.38KM | + 313% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (0.53KM) | 0.19KM | + 184% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 54 (89KM) | 38KM | + 135% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (13KM) | 4.83KM | + 178% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aarau (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 2,880KM
(CHF 1,760)
in Aarau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,400KM
in Zenica.
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