- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- St. Gallen
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 151% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (₨1,020) | ₨500 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (₨1,190) | ₨375 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (₨622) | ₨200 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (₨97) | ₨44 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (₨261) | ₨50 | + 422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (₨265) | ₨33 | + 695% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (₨544) | ₨90 | + 504% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (₨408) | ₨99 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (₨272) | ₨43 | + 527% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (₨122) | ₨165 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (₨544) | ₨300 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (₨151) | ₨143 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (₨75) | ₨38 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (₨122,357) | ₨25,413 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (₨108,762) | ₨17,667 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (₨8,531) | ₨6,525 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (₨61,178) | ₨15,137 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (₨50,982) | ₨10,000 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (₨4,265) | ₨10,000 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (₨2,039) | ₨1,000 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (₨37,514) | ₨25,500 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (₨13,915) | ₨6,000 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,091) | ₨150 | + 628% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (₨1,762) | ₨900 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (₨8,837) | ₨2,000 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (₨3,399) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (₨8,157) | ₨4,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (₨12,236) | ₨4,000 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (₨1,359,521) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (₨122) | ₨73 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (₨5,438) | ₨2,750 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 398% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 398% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,192) | ₨400 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,631) | ₨200 | + 716% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (₨9,505) | ₨500 | + 1801% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨447) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (₨294) | ₨80 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (₨314) | ₨160 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (₨327) | ₨60 | + 445% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (₨225) | ₨20 | + 1025% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (₨2,844) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (₨3,293) | ₨385 | + 755% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (₨2,447) | ₨293 | + 736% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (₨12,370) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (₨4,758) | ₨500 | + 852% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (₨892) | ₨245 | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (₨289) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨476) | ₨1,000 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (₨33,920) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (₨24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (₨4,079) | ₨1,000 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨510) | ₨120 | + 325% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨166,953
(CHF 2,456)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨75,000
in Akola.
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