Cost of living in India compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 26 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 14 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.61 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 7 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 3.73 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨231 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 11 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨145 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 3.83 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 2.34 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 2.06 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨734 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.52 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 2.55 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in India is 83% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,576 (CHF 411) | CHF 2,736 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,057 (CHF 246) | CHF 2,168 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (CHF 54) | CHF 167 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,268 (CHF 224) | CHF 1,619 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,671 (CHF 143) | CHF 1,180 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,084 (CHF 38) | CHF 94 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (CHF 9) | CHF 40 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,760 (CHF 364) | CHF 400 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (CHF 129) | CHF 137 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨406 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨217 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 30 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in India is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,370 (CHF 29) | CHF 111 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,501 (CHF 31) | CHF 60 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,626 (CHF 44) | CHF 128 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,714 (CHF 33) | CHF 167 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in India is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨941,723 (CHF 11,530) | CHF 28,438 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.50 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,141 (CHF 14) | CHF 84 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 16 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨205 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 24 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (CHF 8) | CHF 106 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 4.74 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 5.27 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 3.91 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 4.67 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 39 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (CHF 15) | CHF 77 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (CHF 5.86) | CHF 35 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,621 (CHF 20) | CHF 246 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,521 (CHF 19) | CHF 107 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨181 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 5.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,098 (CHF 466) | CHF 464 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.97 (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.39 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,496 (CHF 18) | CHF 110 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland
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