- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- St. Gallen
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland vs Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 188% | |||
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Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 188% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (₨1,450) | ₨500 | + 190% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨992) | ₨375 | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (₨681) | ₨200 | + 241% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (₨102) | ₨44 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.56 (₨395) | ₨50 | + 690% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (₨281) | ₨33 | + 744% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (₨612) | ₨90 | + 580% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.59 (₨326) | ₨99 | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.90 (₨277) | ₨43 | + 540% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.58 (₨112) | ₨165 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (₨1,019) | ₨300 | + 240% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (₨158) | ₨143 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.93 (₨137) | ₨38 | + 263% | |
Housing | + 222% | |||
Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 222% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,009 (₨142,755) | ₨25,413 | + 462% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,500 (₨106,557) | ₨17,667 | + 503% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (₨11,839) | ₨6,525 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,004 (₨71,352) | ₨15,137 | + 371% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 807 (₨57,332) | ₨10,000 | + 473% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 84 (₨5,984) | ₨10,000 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (₨2,496) | ₨1,000 | + 150% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (₨39,216) | ₨25,500 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (₨14,547) | ₨6,000 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,141) | ₨150 | + 661% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (₨1,919) | ₨900 | + 113% | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (₨8,883) | ₨2,000 | + 344% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (₨3,925) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (₨8,332) | ₨4,000 | + 108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (₨11,688) | ₨4,000 | + 192% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (₨1,745,955) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (₨115) | ₨74 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 73 (₨5,164) | ₨2,750 | + 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 368% | |||
Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 368% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,246) | ₨400 | + 211% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,705) | ₨200 | + 753% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (₨9,936) | ₨500 | + 1887% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨467) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (₨307) | ₨80 | + 284% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (₨328) | ₨160 | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (₨342) | ₨60 | + 469% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (₨235) | ₨20 | + 1076% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (₨3,091) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (₨3,443) | ₨385 | + 794% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (₨2,357) | ₨293 | + 706% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (₨12,931) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (₨6,015) | ₨500 | + 1103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (₨933) | ₨245 | + 281% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.51 (₨321) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (₨445) | ₨1,000 | - 56% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 666 (₨47,302) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (₨29) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 84 (₨5,952) | ₨1,000 | + 495% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨596) | ₨120 | + 397% | |
TOTAL | + 136% |

These prices were last updated on December 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 136% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨165,065
(CHF 2,323)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨70,000
in Akola.
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