- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Amritsar
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amritsar, India compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 74% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨349 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 26 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 12 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.23 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨52 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 7 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 2.94 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 4.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 3.20 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.33 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 2.15 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,545 (CHF 402) | CHF 2,200 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (CHF 114) | CHF 1,564 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (CHF 71) | CHF 225 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,000 (CHF 454) | CHF 1,278 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (CHF 379) | 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 621) | CHF 496 | + 25% | |
| 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 3.03) | CHF 18 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (CHF 38) | CHF 103 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (CHF 44) | CHF 95 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (CHF 81) | CHF 140 | - 42% | |
| 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 | ₨605,082 (CHF 9,162) | CHF 29,047 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.64 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 (CHF 27) | CHF 87 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.38 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.60 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 53 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 55% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (CHF 21) | CHF 51 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (CHF 10) | CHF 113 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (CHF 33) | CHF 100 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 5.88 | - 61% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,781 (CHF 133) | CHF 215 | - 38% | |
| 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 3.82) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,239
(₨147,899)
in Amritsar.
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