- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Meerut
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meerut, India compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meerut (India) is 73% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 22 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨277 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 13 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.91 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 6 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 3.16 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 11 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨82 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.15 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (CHF 0.34) | CHF 3.15 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.40 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (CHF 0.30) | CHF 2.10 | - 86% | |
| 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 | ₨28,079 (CHF 390) | CHF 2,316 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,785 (CHF 150) | CHF 1,575 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,333 (CHF 74) | CHF 225 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,093 (CHF 99) | CHF 1,369 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,824 (CHF 95) | CHF 1,000 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (CHF 55) | CHF 80 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (CHF 16) | CHF 35 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨23,333 (CHF 324) | CHF 511 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (CHF 144) | CHF 150 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Meerut (India) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,719 (CHF 38) | CHF 103 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (CHF 32) | CHF 95 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,097 (CHF 57) | CHF 140 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,817 (CHF 192) | CHF 155 | + 24% | |
| 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 28,963 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨62 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.62 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 91 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 13 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (CHF 2.78) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 93 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,000 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.38 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.20 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.00 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.60 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨450 (CHF 6) | CHF 53 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨914 (CHF 13) | CHF 53 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨492 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨545 (CHF 8) | CHF 113 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (CHF 13) | CHF 98 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 5.67 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 6.00 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,333 (CHF 19) | CHF 79 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 63% 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 2,483
(₨178,561)
in Meerut.
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