Switzerland vs Switzerland · 37 km apart
Switzerland
single / month
Cheaper overallSwitzerland
single / month
| Expense | Aarau | Zürich | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $13.23 | $19.11 | Aarau |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $52.92 | $76.44 | Aarau |
| Cappuccino | $3.97 | $5.73 | Aarau |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $300 | $433 | Aarau |
| Monthly public transport pass | $48.51 | $70.07 | Aarau |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $128 | $185 | Aarau |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $37.04 | $53.51 | Aarau |
| Fitness club membership | $37.04 | $53.51 | Aarau |
| Cinema ticket | $9.70 | $14.01 | Aarau |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $857 | $1,357 | Aarau |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $596 | $944 | Aarau |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,788 | $2,832 | Aarau |
| Total single-person budget | $1,478 | $2,218 | Aarau |
| Average net salary | $5,580 | $8,060 |
Aarau is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Aarau runs about $1,478 versus $2,218 in Zürich — a difference of roughly 50%.
Salary-adjusted, Zürich leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Aarau · Full cost of living in Zürich