Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 70% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 72% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨680 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨401 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 16 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨211 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 11 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨71 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.83 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨88 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 9 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 4.64 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨279 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨190 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.72 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 2.47 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.25 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨963 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.41 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 2.56 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 64% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨129,965 (CHF 1,392) | CHF 2,771 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨60,928 (CHF 652) | CHF 1,990 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,973 (CHF 85) | CHF 196 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨62,777 (CHF 672) | CHF 1,850 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨33,320 (CHF 357) | CHF 1,364 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,509 (CHF 48) | CHF 90 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨753 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨39,790 (CHF 426) | CHF 660 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,965 (CHF 139) | CHF 160 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨652 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨326 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 31 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 60% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,447 (CHF 26) | CHF 123 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,504 (CHF 38) | CHF 67 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,431 (CHF 58) | CHF 144 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,495 (CHF 37) | CHF 184 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,050,020 (CHF 21,954) | CHF 28,154 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨109 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.86 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨519 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 76 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨256 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 32 | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨119 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 19 | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨257 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 38 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨897 (CHF 10) | CHF 110 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨425 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 8 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨293 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 3.96 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨314 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨182 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.90 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 4.13 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨318 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 46 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,249 (CHF 13) | CHF 80 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨691 (CHF 7) | CHF 40 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,824 (CHF 20) | CHF 114 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,964 (CHF 21) | CHF 107 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨707 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 5.04 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨392 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨45,340 (CHF 486) | CHF 708 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.36 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,451 (CHF 26) | CHF 79 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨345 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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