- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- St. Gallen
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (₨993) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (₨1,159) | ₨350 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (₨606) | ₨147 | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (₨95) | ₨39 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (₨254) | ₨60 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (₨258) | ₨30 | + 761% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (₨530) | ₨80 | + 562% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (₨397) | ₨113 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (₨265) | ₨49 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (₨119) | ₨250 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (₨530) | ₨394 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (₨147) | ₨174 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (₨73) | ₨35 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (₨119,174) | ₨29,031 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (₨105,933) | ₨20,186 | + 425% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (₨8,309) | ₨10,000 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (₨59,587) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (₨49,656) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (₨4,155) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (₨1,986) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (₨36,538) | ₨21,000 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (₨13,553) | ₨2,000 | + 578% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,063) | ₨200 | + 431% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (₨1,716) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (₨8,607) | ₨2,000 | + 330% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (₨3,310) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (₨7,945) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (₨11,917) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (₨1,324,157) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (₨119) | ₨71 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (₨5,297) | ₨1,500 | + 253% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 394% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 394% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,161) | ₨400 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,589) | ₨200 | + 694% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (₨9,257) | ₨500 | + 1751% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨436) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (₨286) | ₨80 | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (₨305) | ₨160 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (₨318) | ₨60 | + 430% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (₨219) | ₨20 | + 996% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (₨2,770) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (₨3,208) | ₨385 | + 733% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (₨2,383) | ₨293 | + 715% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (₨12,048) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (₨4,635) | ₨500 | + 827% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (₨869) | ₨245 | + 255% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (₨281) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨463) | ₨1,000 | - 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 499 (₨33,038) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (₨23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (₨3,972) | ₨1,000 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨497) | ₨120 | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨182,220
(CHF 2,752)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨90,000
in Akola.
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