- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- St. Gallen
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (₨1,009) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (₨1,178) | ₨350 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (₨616) | ₨147 | + 320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (₨96) | ₨39 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (₨258) | ₨60 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (₨262) | ₨30 | + 775% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (₨538) | ₨80 | + 573% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (₨404) | ₨113 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (₨269) | ₨49 | + 450% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (₨121) | ₨250 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (₨538) | ₨394 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (₨150) | ₨174 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (₨74) | ₨35 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (₨121,134) | ₨29,031 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (₨107,675) | ₨20,186 | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (₨8,446) | ₨10,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (₨60,567) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (₨50,473) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (₨4,223) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (₨2,019) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (₨37,139) | ₨21,000 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (₨13,776) | ₨2,000 | + 589% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,080) | ₨200 | + 440% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (₨1,744) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (₨8,749) | ₨2,000 | + 337% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (₨3,365) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (₨8,076) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (₨12,113) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (₨1,345,934) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (₨121) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (₨5,384) | ₨1,500 | + 259% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 390% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 390% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,180) | ₨400 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,615) | ₨200 | + 708% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (₨9,410) | ₨500 | + 1782% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨443) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (₨291) | ₨80 | + 264% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (₨310) | ₨160 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (₨324) | ₨60 | + 439% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (₨223) | ₨20 | + 1014% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (₨2,816) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (₨3,260) | ₨385 | + 747% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (₨2,423) | ₨293 | + 728% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (₨12,247) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (₨4,711) | ₨500 | + 842% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (₨883) | ₨245 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (₨286) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨471) | ₨1,000 | - 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 177 (₨11,945) | ₨5,000 | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (₨24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (₨4,038) | ₨1,000 | + 304% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨505) | ₨120 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 110% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨166,131
(CHF 2,469)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨79,000
in Akola.
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