- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Meerut
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meerut, India compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meerut (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨491 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨332 (CHF 5.00) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨207 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.23 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 (CHF 0.34) | CHF 2.94 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨153 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 4.21 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 3.20 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.08 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨642 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.33 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 2.15 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Meerut (India) is 79% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,670 (CHF 236) | CHF 2,200 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,732 (CHF 177) | CHF 1,564 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,324 (CHF 125) | CHF 225 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,093 (CHF 107) | CHF 1,278 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,824 (CHF 103) | CHF 1,000 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (CHF 60) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,382 (CHF 21) | CHF 33 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨23,478 (CHF 354) | CHF 496 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,500 (CHF 188) | CHF 150 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 18 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 25 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Meerut (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (CHF 38) | CHF 103 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,250 (CHF 34) | CHF 95 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,572 (CHF 39) | CHF 140 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,215 (CHF 33) | CHF 155 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Meerut (India) is 12% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 29,047 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨63 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.64 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 87 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,000 (CHF 15) | CHF 8 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨250 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 4.38 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 4.20 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 2.00 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 2.60 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 53 | - 97% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨571 (CHF 9) | CHF 51 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (CHF 6) | CHF 31 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨600 (CHF 9) | CHF 113 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (CHF 14) | CHF 100 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 5.67 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 5.88 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,000 (CHF 75) | CHF 215 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,942 (CHF 44) | CHF 54 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| 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 109 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 62% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,700
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,513
(₨166,841)
in Meerut.
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