Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Thane, India
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Food | + 242% | |||
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Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 242% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (₨1,855) | ₨844 | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨1,115) | ₨288 | + 287% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (₨942) | ₨124 | + 662% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (₨124) | ₨62 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (₨595) | ₨64 | + 826% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (₨345) | ₨37 | + 830% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (₨807) | ₨274 | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (₨307) | ₨168 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.86 (₨232) | ₨24 | + 881% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (₨173) | ₨138 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (₨967) | ₨588 | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.45 (₨198) | ₨73 | + 172% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.82 (₨229) | ₨31 | + 649% | |
Housing | + 397% | |||
Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 397% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,576 (₨208,706) | ₨34,699 | + 501% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,019 (₨163,569) | ₨22,512 | + 627% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 (₨14,048) | ₨5,414 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,535 (₨124,361) | ₨21,166 | + 488% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,200 (₨97,248) | ₨12,897 | + 654% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 91 (₨7,371) | ₨2,613 | + 182% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 (₨4,517) | ₨800 | + 464% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (₨51,707) | ₨35,364 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (₨13,427) | ₨15,424 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (₨1,331) | ₨395 | + 237% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (₨2,417) | ₨548 | + 341% | |
Clothes | + 143% | |||
Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 143% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 127 (₨10,267) | ₨2,258 | + 355% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (₨3,731) | ₨2,459 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (₨10,749) | ₨3,268 | + 229% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (₨14,031) | ₨2,619 | + 436% | |
Transportation | + 296% | |||
Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 296% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,219 (₨2,205,378) | ₨830,309 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (₨125) | ₨83 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (₨6,420) | ₨945 | + 579% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (₨2,706) | ₨189 | + 1330% | |
Personal Care | + 346% | |||
Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 346% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (₨1,090) | ₨102 | + 966% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (₨2,629) | ₨461 | + 470% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 (₨8,164) | ₨591 | + 1281% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (₨620) | ₨260 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (₨424) | ₨183 | + 132% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 (₨441) | ₨181 | + 144% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 (₨312) | ₨125 | + 150% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.18 (₨339) | ₨79 | + 331% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (₨3,018) | ₨216 | + 1295% | |
Entertainment | + 188% | |||
Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 188% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (₨6,303) | ₨923 | + 583% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (₨3,201) | ₨496 | + 546% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (₨10,793) | ₨1,737 | + 521% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (₨9,089) | ₨2,000 | + 355% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (₨1,352) | ₨483 | + 180% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.94 (₨400) | ₨222 | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (₨616) | ₨212 | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 (₨43,174) | ₨35,595 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (₨28) | ₨20 | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (₨7,433) | ₨2,228 | + 234% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨678) | ₨251 | + 170% | |
TOTAL | + 276% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 276% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨361,056 (CHF 4,456) in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨96,000 in Thane.
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