- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- St. Gallen
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 174% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (₨1,131) | ₨500 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (₨1,319) | ₨375 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (₨690) | ₨200 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (₨108) | ₨44 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (₨289) | ₨50 | + 479% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (₨294) | ₨33 | + 782% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (₨603) | ₨90 | + 570% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (₨452) | ₨99 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (₨302) | ₨43 | + 596% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (₨136) | ₨165 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (₨603) | ₨300 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (₨168) | ₨143 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (₨83) | ₨38 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 227% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (₨135,692) | ₨25,413 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (₨120,615) | ₨17,667 | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (₨9,461) | ₨6,525 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (₨67,846) | ₨15,137 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (₨56,539) | ₨10,000 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (₨4,730) | ₨10,000 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (₨2,262) | ₨1,000 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (₨41,602) | ₨25,500 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (₨15,432) | ₨6,000 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,210) | ₨150 | + 707% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (₨2,035) | ₨900 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (₨9,800) | ₨2,000 | + 390% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (₨3,769) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (₨9,046) | ₨4,000 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (₨13,569) | ₨4,000 | + 239% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (₨1,507,693) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (₨136) | ₨74 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (₨6,031) | ₨2,750 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 426% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 426% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,321) | ₨400 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,809) | ₨200 | + 805% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (₨10,540) | ₨500 | + 2008% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨496) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (₨326) | ₨80 | + 308% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (₨348) | ₨160 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (₨362) | ₨60 | + 504% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (₨250) | ₨20 | + 1148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (₨3,279) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (₨3,652) | ₨385 | + 848% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (₨2,714) | ₨293 | + 828% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (₨13,718) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (₨5,277) | ₨500 | + 955% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (₨990) | ₨245 | + 304% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (₨320) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨528) | ₨1,000 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (₨37,617) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (₨26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (₨4,523) | ₨1,000 | + 352% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨565) | ₨120 | + 371% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 140% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨186,827
(CHF 2,478)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Akola.
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