Cost of living
Uster compared to Aargau
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Overview comparison
UsterAargau
Consumer prices in Aargau are roughly 2% higher than in Uster.
Cost of living
| Item | Uster | Aargau |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,255 | 2,213 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,581 | 7,338 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,503 | 1,249 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,599 | 4,405 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,672.68 | 1,070.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,081.7 | 2,301.28 |
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| Food person | 948 | 759 |
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| Food family | 2,540 | 1,973 |
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| Transport person | 101.42 | 116.29 |
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| Transport family | 326.61 | 300 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.49 years | 84.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Uster | Aargau |
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| Lunch Menu | 28.89 | 26.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 110.7 | 100.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.44 | 16.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.03 | 7.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.52 | 6.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.78 | 2.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Uster | Aargau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,854.05 | 866.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,292.97 | 905.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,936.61 | 2,699.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,334.77 | 2,230.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.79 | 161.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 231.68 | 182.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.06 | 63.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Uster | Aargau |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.19 | 2.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,540 | 9,648 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,211 | 11,112 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.73 | 2.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 93.6% | 96.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 43.59 | 47.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.96 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Uster | Aargau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 | 2.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.41 | 4.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.34 | 8.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 34.14 | 29.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 41.66 | 42.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Uster | Aargau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 72.44 | 44.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 22.17 | 25.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.3 | 149.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 45.86 | 37.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 103.19 | 93.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 149.36 | 136.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 3,411.94 | 2,722.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,598 | 23,492 |
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