Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 76% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 75% | |||
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| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 75% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨398 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 26 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨240 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 16 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.78 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨104 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 4.64 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨297 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 11 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨170 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 4.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 2.55 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,285 (CHF 23) | CHF 18 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.41 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 2.76 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 82% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,084 (CHF 325) | CHF 2,975 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,487 (CHF 218) | CHF 2,075 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,166 (CHF 42) | CHF 203 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,428 (CHF 278) | CHF 1,784 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨21,233 (CHF 215) | CHF 1,391 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,546 (CHF 66) | CHF 106 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨529 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 45 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,931 (CHF 334) | CHF 647 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,413 (CHF 126) | CHF 160 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨556 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 19 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,574 (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 65% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (CHF 24) | CHF 123 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,334 (CHF 34) | CHF 62 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,813 (CHF 59) | CHF 156 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,373 (CHF 44) | CHF 184 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 73% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,455,410 (CHF 14,765) | CHF 31,413 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.86 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (CHF 12) | CHF 70 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨389 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 32 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 81% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨85 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 19 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 38 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,081 (CHF 21) | CHF 110 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨221 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 3.96 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 6 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.90 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 4.13 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 46 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,861 (CHF 19) | CHF 92 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨553 (CHF 5.61) | CHF 40 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,170 (CHF 12) | CHF 114 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,837 (CHF 19) | CHF 113 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨178 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 5.04 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨287 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨45,767 (CHF 464) | CHF 708 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,622 (CHF 16) | CHF 82 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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