Cost of living in Aarau (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Aarau (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Aarau | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (ARS $26,733) | ARS $16,976 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (ARS $16,095) | ARS $12,932 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ARS $4,241 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.87 (ARS $2,123) | ARS $1,576 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (ARS $7,247) | ARS $4,064 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (ARS $3,976) | ARS $3,059 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (ARS $11,582) | ARS $8,026 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (ARS $4,477) | ARS $2,628 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ARS $1,288 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.77 (ARS $2,016) | ARS $1,992 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (ARS $14,287) | ARS $6,738 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (ARS $2,899) | ARS $2,839 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (ARS $2,529) | ARS $1,104 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Aarau (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Aarau | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,065 (ARS $2,345,805) | ARS $1,613,210 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ARS $666,785 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 346 (ARS $393,606) | ARS $138,061 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ARS $624,319 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ARS $507,118 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ARS $94,496 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ARS $31,955 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ARS $444,492 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (ARS $170,692) | ARS $289,214 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ARS $6,478 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (ARS $30,428) | ARS $7,494 | + 306% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Aarau (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Aarau | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (ARS $112,854) | ARS $150,890 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ARS $113,765 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (ARS $147,550) | ARS $180,438 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 171 (ARS $194,363) | ARS $178,514 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Aarau (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Aarau | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $30,859,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.76 (ARS $1,999) | ARS $1,132 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $27,599 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (ARS $41,463) | ARS $22,116 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Aarau (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Aarau | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $8,568 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $14,852 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $26,057 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ARS $5,897 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.43 (ARS $5,037) | ARS $4,385 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.53 (ARS $4,011) | ARS $4,907 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ARS $3,583 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.05 (ARS $3,470) | ARS $3,606 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (ARS $52,107) | ARS $12,082 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Aarau (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Aarau | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (ARS $82,483) | ARS $36,169 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (ARS $41,760) | ARS $16,710 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $62,134 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ARS $70,325 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ARS $9,174 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.40 (ARS $6,138) | ARS $5,121 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.85 (ARS $6,644) | ARS $5,502 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 550 (ARS $625,348) | ARS $1,687,110 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $626 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ARS $36,273 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (ARS $9,465) | ARS $3,502 | + 170% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,745 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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