Cost of living in Rajkot (India) is 83% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 81% | |||
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Food in Rajkot (India) is 81% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Rajkot | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨260 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 27 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨236 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 16 | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨139 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.67 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨97 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 3.66 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨323 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 11 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨111 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.95 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 2.65 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.01 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨745 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.61 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 2.79 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 89% | |||
Housing in Rajkot (India) is 89% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Rajkot | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,511 (CHF 248) | CHF 3,991 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,782 (CHF 251) | CHF 3,124 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,809 (CHF 31) | CHF 160 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,626 (CHF 250) | CHF 2,486 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,797 (CHF 163) | CHF 1,680 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,102 (CHF 12) | CHF 123 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨958 (CHF 11) | CHF 50 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨38,626 (CHF 426) | CHF 594 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,530 (CHF 116) | CHF 116 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨324 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨390 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 25 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 67% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Rajkot | Geneva | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,860 (CHF 32) | CHF 108 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,700 (CHF 19) | CHF 54 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,597 (CHF 62) | CHF 126 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,167 (CHF 35) | CHF 189 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 81% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,029,470 (CHF 11,355) | CHF 32,454 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.96 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨668 (CHF 7) | CHF 70 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨163 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 35 | - 95% | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 80% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Rajkot | Geneva | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 12 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 29 | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨626 (CHF 7) | CHF 125 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨269 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 4.29 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨250 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.96 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 3.99 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 3.99 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨203 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 39 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 81% | |||
Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 81% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Rajkot | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨730 (CHF 8) | CHF 88 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨464 (CHF 5.12) | CHF 38 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,524 (CHF 39) | CHF 119 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,157 (CHF 13) | CHF 110 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨254 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 24 | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨154 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.87 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,099 (CHF 564) | CHF 589 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.17 (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.33 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,208 (CHF 13) | CHF 92 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨194 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 9 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 83% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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