- 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 4.85) | CHF 22 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨92 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 12 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 1.91 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 6 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 3.16 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨84 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 4.15 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (CHF 0.44) | CHF 3.15 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨124 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨990 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨63 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.40 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (CHF 0.34) | CHF 2.10 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 73% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨33,553 (CHF 467) | CHF 2,316 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (CHF 104) | CHF 1,575 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (CHF 65) | CHF 225 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,203 (CHF 295) | CHF 1,369 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (CHF 348) | CHF 1,000 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 80 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,269 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (CHF 570) | CHF 511 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (CHF 111) | CHF 150 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 18 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (CHF 34) | CHF 103 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (CHF 40) | CHF 95 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (CHF 74) | CHF 140 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (CHF 69) | CHF 155 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 (CHF 8,413) | CHF 28,963 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨91 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.62 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,509 (CHF 35) | CHF 91 | - 62% | |
| 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 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.38 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.20 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.60 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 53 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (CHF 9) | CHF 113 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (CHF 30) | CHF 98 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 15 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 5.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 6.00 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,850 (CHF 498) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (CHF 24) | CHF 79 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 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 81 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 6,800
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,403
(₨172,838)
in Amritsar.
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