- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Amritsar
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amritsar, India compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨735 (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 12 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.43 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨52 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 6 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 2.94 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 4.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 2.88 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.16 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.52 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 2.15 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 69% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,545 (CHF 401) | CHF 1,970 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (CHF 113) | CHF 1,564 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (CHF 70) | CHF 225 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,000 (CHF 453) | CHF 1,330 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (CHF 377) | CHF 1,000 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,269 (CHF 19) | CHF 33 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (CHF 619) | CHF 641 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (CHF 121) | CHF 150 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 18 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (CHF 37) | CHF 98 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (CHF 44) | CHF 114 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (CHF 81) | CHF 163 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (CHF 75) | CHF 155 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨606,813 (CHF 9,160) | CHF 29,047 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.70 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 (CHF 27) | CHF 87 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is 42% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 4.64 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 4.77 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 2.95 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 53 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (CHF 20) | CHF 62 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (CHF 7) | CHF 34 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (CHF 10) | CHF 164 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (CHF 33) | CHF 106 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 5.57 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 6 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,598 (CHF 130) | CHF 215 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (CHF 26) | CHF 54 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2017.
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CHF 3,125
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,117
(₨73,973)
in Amritsar.
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