Cost of living in Indore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food in Indore (India) is 77% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
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Indore (India) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
₨367 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 31 | 83% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
₨315 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 15 | 71% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
₨149 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 16 | 87% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
₨49 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.78 | 61% |
12 eggs, large | ||
₨80 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 9 | 88% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
₨46 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 4.60 | 86% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
₨237 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 12 | 71% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
₨114 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 4.33 | 63% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
₨21 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 3.76 | 92% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
₨127 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.96 | 9% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
₨1,063 (CHF 15) | CHF 17 | 13% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
₨89 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.67 | 53% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
₨37 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 3.33 | 85% |
Housing in Indore (India) is 85% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
Indore (India) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
₨20,863 (CHF 291) | CHF 3,208 | 91% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
₨12,616 (CHF 176) | CHF 2,554 | 93% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
₨3,423 (CHF 48) | CHF 171 | 72% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
₨15,594 (CHF 218) | CHF 1,791 | 88% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
₨9,820 (CHF 137) | CHF 1,385 | 90% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
₨3,406 (CHF 48) | CHF 148 | 68% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
₨914 (CHF 13) | CHF 49 | 74% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
₨35,653 (CHF 498) | CHF 715 | 30% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
₨11,992 (CHF 168) | CHF 126 | 33% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
₨361 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 13 | 61% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
₨349 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 24 | 80% |
Clothes in Indore (India) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
Indore (India) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
₨2,444 (CHF 34) | CHF 115 | 70% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
₨2,868 (CHF 40) | CHF 57 | 30% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
₨3,154 (CHF 44) | CHF 121 | 64% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
₨2,168 (CHF 30) | CHF 195 | 84% |
Transportation in Indore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
Indore (India) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
₨1,037,560 (CHF 14,494) | CHF 26,629 | 46% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
₨74 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.71 | 39% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
₨1,139 (CHF 16) | CHF 61 | 74% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
₨143 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 36 | 94% |
Personal Care in Indore (India) is 73% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
Indore (India) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
₨106 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 12 | 87% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
₨615 (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | 70% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
₨1,199 (CHF 17) | CHF 124 | 86% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
₨301 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 9 | 54% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
₨135 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 4.29 | 56% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
₨198 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 4.64 | 40% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
₨98 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.62 | 62% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
₨72 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 3.64 | 72% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
₨221 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 35 | 91% |
Entertainment in Indore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
Indore (India) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
₨1,143 (CHF 16) | CHF 76 | 79% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
₨408 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 37 | 84% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
₨1,400 (CHF 20) | CHF 146 | 87% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
₨1,508 (CHF 21) | CHF 127 | 83% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
₨871 (CHF 12) | CHF 20 | 39% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
₨180 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 5.37 | 53% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
₨223 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 6 | 52% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
₨43,154 (CHF 603) | CHF 589 | 2% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
₨15 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.57 | 62% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
₨1,162 (CHF 16) | CHF 94 | 83% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
₨196 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 9 | 69% |
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