- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Kalyan
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kalyan, India compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Kalyan (India) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨257 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 22 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨140 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨112 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.91 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨51 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 6 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 3.16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨291 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨183 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 4.15 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 3.15 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨86 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.01 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨517 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.40 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (CHF 0.51) | CHF 2.10 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Kalyan (India) is 85% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,847 (CHF 160) | CHF 2,316 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,107 (CHF 208) | CHF 1,575 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,808 (CHF 41) | CHF 225 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,000 (CHF 147) | CHF 1,323 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,219 (CHF 106) | CHF 1,000 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,200 (CHF 18) | CHF 80 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨959 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨55,658 (CHF 819) | CHF 511 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,263 (CHF 122) | CHF 150 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨491 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 29 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Kalyan (India) is 66% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,066 (CHF 45) | CHF 103 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (CHF 29) | CHF 95 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,001 (CHF 59) | CHF 140 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,915 (CHF 43) | CHF 155 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Kalyan (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,174,380 (CHF 17,291) | CHF 30,950 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.62 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨674 (CHF 10) | CHF 91 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Kalyan (India) is 77% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 13 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,200 (CHF 18) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨200 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 93 | - 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨150 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨99 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 4.38 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨151 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 4.20 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.00 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.60 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 53 | - 97% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Kalyan (India) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨800 (CHF 12) | CHF 53 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨485 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨664 (CHF 10) | CHF 113 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,200 (CHF 18) | CHF 98 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨120 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 5.67 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨90 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 6.00 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.33 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,217 (CHF 33) | CHF 54 | - 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨183 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kalyan (India) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,801
(₨122,322)
in Kalyan.
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