Cost of living in India compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 26 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨281 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 14 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.55 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 8 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 3.90 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 11 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 3.64 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (CHF 0.35) | CHF 2.92 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.12 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨782 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.55 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 2.41 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in India is 82% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,712 (CHF 411) | CHF 2,992 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,634 (CHF 252) | CHF 2,093 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,430 (CHF 54) | CHF 184 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,260 (CHF 259) | CHF 1,643 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,540 (CHF 165) | CHF 1,230 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,292 (CHF 40) | CHF 125 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨725 (CHF 9) | CHF 40 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,359 (CHF 358) | CHF 539 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,594 (CHF 129) | CHF 112 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨357 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 31 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in India is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,336 (CHF 28) | CHF 115 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,636 (CHF 32) | CHF 56 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,759 (CHF 46) | CHF 129 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,702 (CHF 33) | CHF 197 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in India is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨912,229 (CHF 11,124) | CHF 32,449 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.58 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,176 (CHF 14) | CHF 77 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 79% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 15 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 45 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨914 (CHF 11) | CHF 97 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨249 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 5.20 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.16 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.69 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.53 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 3.96 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 36 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,182 (CHF 14) | CHF 79 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨487 (CHF 5.93) | CHF 37 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,665 (CHF 20) | CHF 120 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,939 (CHF 24) | CHF 115 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨662 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨214 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,395 (CHF 407) | CHF 478 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.37 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,745 (CHF 21) | CHF 98 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland
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