- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- Aarau
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aarau, Switzerland compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 289% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aarau (Switzerland) is 289% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (₨1,483) | ₨213 | + 598% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (₨910) | ₨250 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (₨801) | ₨155 | + 416% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.91 (₨130) | ₨68 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (₨431) | ₨67 | + 543% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.16 (₨215) | ₨45 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (₨726) | ₨197 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.15 (₨282) | ₨103 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.15 (₨214) | ₨20 | + 972% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (₨137) | ₨115 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (₨1,077) | ₨473 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.40 (₨163) | ₨110 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.10 (₨143) | ₨33 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Aarau (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,316 (₨157,593) | ₨9,193 | + 1614% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,575 (₨107,155) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 225 (₨15,305) | ₨2,000 | + 665% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,323 (₨89,992) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,000 (₨68,035) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 80 (₨5,443) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (₨2,381) | ₨3,923 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 511 (₨34,795) | ₨35,000 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (₨10,175) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (₨1,225) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (₨1,973) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 261% | |||
| Clothes in Aarau (Switzerland) is 261% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (₨7,030) | ₨2,941 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 95 (₨6,463) | ₨1,600 | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 140 (₨9,525) | ₨3,502 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 155 (₨10,546) | ₨1,500 | + 603% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Aarau (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,950 (₨2,105,679) | ₨600,000 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (₨110) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (₨6,201) | ₨6,000 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (₨2,779) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 247% | |||
| Personal Care in Aarau (Switzerland) is 247% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (₨870) | ₨100 | + 770% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 93 (₨6,349) | ₨300 | + 2016% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (₨510) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.38 (₨298) | ₨150 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.20 (₨286) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (₨136) | ₨120 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.60 (₨177) | ₨50 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (₨3,620) | ₨100 | + 3520% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Aarau (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 53 (₨3,629) | ₨1,000 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 31 (₨2,132) | ₨392 | + 443% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 113 (₨7,711) | ₨500 | + 1442% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (₨6,633) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (₨1,043) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.67 (₨386) | ₨89 | + 332% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (₨408) | ₨78 | + 421% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (₨22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 54 (₨3,706) | ₨608 | + 510% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨558) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aarau (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨54,674
(CHF 804)
in Aarau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨28,000
in Agartala.
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