Cost of living in Madras (India) is 65% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Madras (India) is 73% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Madras | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨341 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 24 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 1.64 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨77 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 7 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (CHF 0.38) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨331 (CHF 3.56) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨213 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 3.89 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.88 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.64 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨617 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.20 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 2.84 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Madras (India) is 81% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Madras | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,340 (CHF 273) | CHF 1,935 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,739 (CHF 202) | CHF 1,613 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,409 (CHF 58) | CHF 209 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,857 (CHF 246) | CHF 1,122 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,455 (CHF 177) | CHF 946 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,369 (CHF 47) | CHF 117 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨626 (CHF 7) | CHF 44 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,848 (CHF 353) | CHF 536 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,799 (CHF 148) | CHF 127 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨516 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨233 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 26 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Madras (India) is 70% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Madras | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,286 (CHF 25) | CHF 117 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,981 (CHF 21) | CHF 55 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,247 (CHF 46) | CHF 120 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,514 (CHF 38) | CHF 200 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Madras (India) is 55% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Madras | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,095,580 (CHF 11,788) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.56 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,066 (CHF 11) | CHF 67 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨315 (CHF 3.38) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is 54% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Madras | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨166 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨329 (CHF 3.54) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (CHF 11) | CHF 94 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨403 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4.50 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨326 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 4.49 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨166 (CHF 1.78) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.98 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨316 (CHF 3.40) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 34% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Madras | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,761 (CHF 19) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (CHF 6) | CHF 35 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,485 (CHF 16) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,570 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨570 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (CHF 2.05) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (CHF 2.78) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,776 (CHF 428) | CHF 686 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.46 (CHF 0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,106 (CHF 23) | CHF 74 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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