- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Meerut
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meerut, India compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Meerut (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (CHF 6) | CHF 22 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨277 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.91 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨91 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 6 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 3.16 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 11 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨82 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 4.15 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 3.15 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 2.01 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.40 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.10 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Meerut (India) is 80% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,364 (CHF 255) | CHF 2,316 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,785 (CHF 159) | CHF 1,575 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,333 (CHF 78) | CHF 225 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,093 (CHF 104) | CHF 1,323 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,824 (CHF 100) | CHF 1,000 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (CHF 58) | CHF 80 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (CHF 17) | CHF 35 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨23,333 (CHF 343) | CHF 511 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (CHF 152) | CHF 150 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Meerut (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,442 (CHF 36) | CHF 103 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (CHF 34) | CHF 95 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,776 (CHF 55) | CHF 140 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,743 (CHF 40) | CHF 155 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Meerut (India) is 11% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 30,950 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.62 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 91 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 13 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (CHF 2.94) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 93 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,000 (CHF 15) | CHF 8 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 4.38 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨175 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.20 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.00 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨40 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.60 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨110 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 53 | - 97% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 53% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨884 (CHF 13) | CHF 53 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (CHF 6) | CHF 31 | - 80% | |
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 14) | CHF 98 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 5.67 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 6.00 | - 28% | |
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 | ₨2,942 (CHF 43) | CHF 54 | - 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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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 7,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,776
(₨188,875)
in Meerut.
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