Is Zurich more expensive than Aargau?

Aargau is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 2,956 vs CHF 4,068 — a difference of CHF 1,112/month.

What is the average rent in Zurich?

A 1-bedroom flat in Zürich averages around CHF 2,200/month, while a 3-bedroom is around CHF 3,800/month.

Standard adult health insurance with a CHF 300 franchise averages around CHF 350/month in Aargau.

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

Zurich

CHF 4’068/mo

Aargau

CHF 2’956/mo

Cost	Zurich	Aargau	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 2’200	CHF 1’400	+CHF 800
Health insurance	CHF 380	CHF 350	+CHF 30
Groceries	CHF 720	CHF 560	+CHF 160
Eating out	CHF 458	CHF 346	+CHF 112
Transport	CHF 90	CHF 80	+CHF 10
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 4’068	CHF 2’956	CHF 1,112