Cost of living in India compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 25 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 15 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨171 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.66 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨88 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 7 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 3.99 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨161 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (CHF 0.35) | CHF 2.30 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨154 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.90 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨774 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.31 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 2.56 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in India is 83% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,146 (CHF 531) | CHF 3,365 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,995 (CHF 304) | CHF 2,532 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,252 (CHF 59) | CHF 189 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,092 (CHF 283) | CHF 1,896 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,135 (CHF 159) | CHF 1,449 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,822 (CHF 54) | CHF 97 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨639 (CHF 7) | CHF 50 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,947 (CHF 337) | CHF 479 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,002 (CHF 135) | CHF 106 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨531 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨422 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 33 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in India is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,572 (CHF 29) | CHF 105 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,534 (CHF 29) | CHF 50 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,242 (CHF 48) | CHF 115 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,035 (CHF 34) | CHF 182 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in India is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (CHF 11,973) | CHF 31,210 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.05 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,160 (CHF 13) | CHF 79 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨127 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 15 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 35 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,325 (CHF 15) | CHF 130 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨368 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 5.29 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨193 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.05 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨263 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 4.98 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.69 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 3.07 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨318 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 50 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,502 (CHF 17) | CHF 67 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨652 (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (CHF 17) | CHF 85 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,825 (CHF 21) | CHF 113 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨655 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨196 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 5.13 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (CHF 535) | CHF 813 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.12 (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.22 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,809 (CHF 20) | CHF 81 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland
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