Cost of living in Hyderabad, India (India) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Hyderabad, India (India) is 73% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Hyderabad, India | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨491 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 26 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨369 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 15 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.83 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨83 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 9 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 4.64 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨265 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.72 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 2.47 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨204 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.25 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,299 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨106 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.41 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 2.56 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Hyderabad, India (India) is 79% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,621 (CHF 371) | CHF 2,771 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,787 (CHF 196) | CHF 2,051 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,450 (CHF 49) | CHF 196 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,472 (CHF 325) | CHF 1,860 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,958 (CHF 176) | CHF 1,364 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,384 (CHF 59) | CHF 90 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨513 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 45 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,467 (CHF 303) | CHF 660 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,314 (CHF 136) | CHF 160 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨572 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,726 (CHF 19) | CHF 31 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Hyderabad, India (India) is 65% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,747 (CHF 30) | CHF 123 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,761 (CHF 30) | CHF 67 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,581 (CHF 51) | CHF 144 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,875 (CHF 43) | CHF 184 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Hyderabad, India (India) is 73% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,177,820 (CHF 12,987) | CHF 28,154 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.86 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,079 (CHF 12) | CHF 77 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨311 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 32 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Hyderabad, India (India) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨186 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 19 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨423 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 38 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨797 (CHF 9) | CHF 110 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨497 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 8 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨210 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 3.96 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨316 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 6 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.90 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 4.13 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨587 (CHF 6) | CHF 46 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Hyderabad, India (India) is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,642 (CHF 18) | CHF 80 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨509 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 40 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,326 (CHF 15) | CHF 129 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,141 (CHF 24) | CHF 113 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨481 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨294 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 5.04 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨297 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨55,379 (CHF 611) | CHF 708 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.48 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.36 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,814 (CHF 31) | CHF 79 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨290 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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