- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Nasik
- Lausanne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nasik (India) and Lausanne (Switzerland)
| Food | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nasik (India) is 68% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨100 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 22 | 92% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨129 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 13.39 | 83% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨110 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 11.43 | 83% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 1.73 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | CHF 4.73 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.27 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12.36 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 3.90 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 3.76 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.80 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨550 (CHF 9.68) | CHF 15.38 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨70 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3 | 59% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.81 | - |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Nasik (India) is 82% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨13,333 (CHF 235) | CHF 2,372 | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,200 (CHF 21) | CHF 180 | 88% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | CHF 52 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,000 (CHF 704) | CHF 764 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨10,000 (CHF 176) | CHF 172 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨450 (CHF 7.92) | CHF 14.83 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 27 | - |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Nasik (India) is 26% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | CHF 135 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | CHF 63 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,400 (CHF 42) | CHF 127 | 67% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,200 (CHF 21) | CHF 152 | 86% |
| Transportation | 54% | ||
| Transportation in Nasik (India) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 35,508 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.91 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨800 (CHF 14.08) | CHF 71 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - |
| Personal Care | 21% | ||
| Personal Care in Nasik (India) is 21% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨50 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 14.80 | 94% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7.35 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6.43 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.43 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨500 (CHF 8.80) | CHF 4.42 | 99% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.41 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 38 | - |
| Entertainment | 70% | ||
| Entertainment in Nasik (India) is 70% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (CHF 8.80) | CHF 67 | 87% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (CHF 7.04) | CHF 36 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (CHF 8.80) | CHF 124 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,200 (CHF 21) | CHF 109 | 81% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 14.17 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 4.23 | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨200 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 5.43 | 35% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | CHF 152 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.69 | 97% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | CHF 97 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨50 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 7.07 | 88% |
| TOTAL | 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 658 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Nasik (India) is 67% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 18,750
in Lausanne
you would need to make just about CHF 6,192
(₨351,729)
in Nasik.