- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Mumbai
- Lausanne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mumbai (India) and Lausanne (Switzerland)
| Food | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨279 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 22 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨161 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 12.88 | 80% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨98 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 10.83 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.98 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 4.59 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 4.06 | 89% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨138 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 11.64 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.91 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (CHF 0.60) | CHF 3.61 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨83 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.83 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨617 (CHF 9.65) | CHF 16.50 | 42% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.93 | 68% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 2.74 | 85% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨59,388 (CHF 930) | CHF 2,544 | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,312 (CHF 52) | CHF 183 | 72% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,090 (CHF 17.06) | CHF 53 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨47,833 (CHF 749) | CHF 750 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,782 (CHF 153) | CHF 155 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨234 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 13.99 | 74% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨97 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 27 | 94% |
| Clothes | 57% | ||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 57% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,106 (CHF 33) | CHF 135 | 76% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,419 (CHF 38) | CHF 63 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,475 (CHF 54) | CHF 127 | 57% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,276 (CHF 36) | CHF 152 | 77% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 68% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,007,480 (CHF 15,769) | CHF 35,508 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.91 | 38% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨748 (CHF 11.71) | CHF 71 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨167 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 36 | 93% |
| Personal Care | 76% | ||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 76% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨104 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 14.80 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨174 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 7.35 | 63% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 6.43 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨190 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 5.43 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 4.42 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 4.41 | 80% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨253 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 38 | 90% |
| Entertainment | 71% | ||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨999 (CHF 15.63) | CHF 67 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨429 (CHF 6.72) | CHF 36 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨727 (CHF 11.37) | CHF 124 | 91% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,387 (CHF 37) | CHF 109 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨444 (CHF 6.96) | CHF 14.17 | 51% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 4.23 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨170 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 5.43 | 51% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,589 (CHF 134) | CHF 152 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.09 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.69 | 98% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨2,416 (CHF 38) | CHF 97 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨130 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 7.07 | 71% |
| TOTAL | 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,484 prices entered by 636 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,500
in Lausanne
you would need to make just about CHF 3,799
(₨242,736)
in Mumbai.