Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 77% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Delhi | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨432 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 28 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨316 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 15 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 10 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 1.52 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 8 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 3.97 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨167 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 9 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.96 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 2.04 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.37 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.54 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 2.44 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 80% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Delhi | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,344 (CHF 563) | CHF 2,710 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨25,385 (CHF 284) | CHF 1,916 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,063 (CHF 79) | CHF 205 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,165 (CHF 248) | CHF 1,767 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,655 (CHF 130) | CHF 1,201 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,514 (CHF 62) | CHF 90 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨634 (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,737 (CHF 377) | CHF 660 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,499 (CHF 140) | CHF 160 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨445 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 18 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 35 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,927 (CHF 33) | CHF 123 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,570 (CHF 29) | CHF 67 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,238 (CHF 47) | CHF 152 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,242 (CHF 36) | CHF 207 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 75% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,058,640 (CHF 11,829) | CHF 28,154 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.81 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,017 (CHF 11) | CHF 81 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨203 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 32 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 79% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 19 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨291 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 38 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨837 (CHF 9) | CHF 102 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨430 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4.59 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨272 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 5.62 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.90 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 3.79 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 46 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Delhi | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,447 (CHF 16) | CHF 74 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨716 (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,664 (CHF 19) | CHF 147 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,622 (CHF 18) | CHF 112 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨740 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 5.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,693 (CHF 578) | CHF 708 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.26 (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.36 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,147 (CHF 24) | CHF 79 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 77% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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