- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- St. Gallen
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 189% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (₨1,464) | ₨500 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨1,001) | ₨375 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (₨688) | ₨200 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (₨103) | ₨44 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.56 (₨398) | ₨50 | + 697% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (₨284) | ₨33 | + 752% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (₨618) | ₨90 | + 587% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.59 (₨329) | ₨99 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.90 (₨280) | ₨43 | + 546% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.58 (₨113) | ₨165 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (₨1,029) | ₨300 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (₨160) | ₨143 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.93 (₨138) | ₨38 | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 234% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,009 (₨144,089) | ₨25,413 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,500 (₨107,552) | ₨17,667 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (₨11,949) | ₨6,525 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,004 (₨72,018) | ₨15,137 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 807 (₨57,867) | ₨10,000 | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 72 (₨5,191) | ₨10,000 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (₨2,519) | ₨1,000 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (₨39,582) | ₨25,500 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (₨14,683) | ₨6,000 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,152) | ₨150 | + 668% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (₨1,937) | ₨900 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (₨8,966) | ₨2,000 | + 348% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (₨3,962) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (₨8,410) | ₨4,000 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (₨11,797) | ₨4,000 | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (₨1,762,271) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (₨116) | ₨74 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 73 (₨5,213) | ₨2,750 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 407% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 407% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,257) | ₨400 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,721) | ₨200 | + 761% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (₨10,029) | ₨500 | + 1906% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨472) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (₨310) | ₨80 | + 288% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (₨331) | ₨160 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (₨345) | ₨60 | + 475% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (₨237) | ₨20 | + 1087% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (₨3,120) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 118% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (₨3,475) | ₨385 | + 802% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (₨2,379) | ₨293 | + 713% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (₨13,052) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (₨6,071) | ₨500 | + 1114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (₨942) | ₨245 | + 284% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.51 (₨324) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (₨449) | ₨1,000 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (₨35,790) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (₨29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 84 (₨6,008) | ₨1,000 | + 501% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨602) | ₨120 | + 402% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 141% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨197,212
(CHF 2,750)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨82,000
in Akola.
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