Is Aargau more expensive than Schaffhausen?

Schaffhausen is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 2,782 vs CHF 2,956 — a difference of CHF 174/month.

What is the average rent in Aargau?

A 1-bedroom flat in Aarau averages around CHF 1,400/month, while a 3-bedroom is around CHF 2,300/month.

Standard adult health insurance with a CHF 300 franchise averages around CHF 310/month in Schaffhausen.

Monthly costs for a single adult, mid-range lifestyle. Updated Jun 2026.

Aargau

CHF 2’956/mo

Schaffhausen

CHF 2’782/mo

Cost	Aargau	Schaffhausen	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 1’400	CHF 1’300	+CHF 100
Health insurance	CHF 350	CHF 310	+CHF 40
Groceries	CHF 560	CHF 540	+CHF 20
Eating out	CHF 346	CHF 332	+CHF 14
Transport	CHF 80	CHF 80	—
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 2’956	CHF 2’782	CHF 174