Cost of living in Aarau (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Aarau (Switzerland) is 9% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Aarau | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 | CHF 26 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 | CHF 16 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | CHF 11 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.87 | CHF 1.80 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 | CHF 8 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 | CHF 4.34 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 | CHF 10 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 | CHF 3.35 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 2.06 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 | CHF 2.09 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 | CHF 12 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 | CHF 3.12 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 | CHF 2.07 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Aarau (Switzerland) is 22% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Aarau | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,065 | CHF 3,923 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CHF 2,853 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 346 | CHF 284 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CHF 2,276 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CHF 1,572 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CHF 77 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 51 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | CHF 357 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 | CHF 80 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 17 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 | CHF 33 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Aarau (Switzerland) is 7% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 | CHF 123 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CHF 67 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 | CHF 120 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 171 | CHF 191 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Aarau (Switzerland) is 6% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Aarau | Zurich | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 37,879 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.76 | CHF 1.82 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 86 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 | CHF 46 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Aarau (Switzerland) is 9% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Aarau | Zurich | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 15 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 135 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.43 | CHF 4.58 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.53 | CHF 5.61 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 3.17 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.05 | CHF 3.16 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 | CHF 55 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Aarau (Switzerland) is about the same as in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Aarau | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 | CHF 61 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 | CHF 35 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 160 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 137 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.40 | CHF 5.72 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.85 | CHF 7 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 550 | CHF 516 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.41 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 90 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 9 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 368 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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