- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Amritsar
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amritsar, India vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨349 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 21 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨127 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (CHF 0.58) | CHF 1.86 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 6 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 3.20 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨84 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 3.92 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 2.96 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 1.93 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,055 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.50 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (CHF 0.37) | CHF 2.16 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,669 (CHF 429) | CHF 2,233 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,550 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (CHF 65) | CHF 263 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,203 (CHF 297) | CHF 1,316 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (CHF 350) | CHF 766 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 340 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,262 (CHF 18) | CHF 33 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (CHF 574) | CHF 533 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (CHF 112) | CHF 163 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 18 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (CHF 7) | CHF 27 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (CHF 35) | CHF 103 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (CHF 40) | CHF 63 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (CHF 75) | CHF 143 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (CHF 69) | CHF 168 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 55% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 (CHF 8,471) | CHF 27,566 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.64 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,509 (CHF 35) | CHF 90 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 4.22 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 3.90 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.45 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 43 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,297 (CHF 18) | CHF 55 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (CHF 7) | CHF 34 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (CHF 9) | CHF 135 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (CHF 31) | CHF 108 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 15 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 5.50 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 5.80 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,850 (CHF 502) | CHF 800 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (CHF 24) | CHF 79 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 62% 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 2,460
(₨175,681)
in Amritsar.
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