- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Kharagpur
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kharagpur, India compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kharagpur (India) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨247 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨212 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 13 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.75 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 5.18 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (CHF 0.44) | CHF 4.04 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨348 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 4.04 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 5.20 | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨77 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨72 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.40 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.85 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Kharagpur (India) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,413 (CHF 372) | CHF 3,513 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,086 (CHF 148) | CHF 2,538 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (CHF 18) | CHF 47 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨30,000 (CHF 439) | CHF 746 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,000 (CHF 249) | CHF 184 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨780 (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Kharagpur (India) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,000 (CHF 44) | CHF 131 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,300 (CHF 19) | CHF 56 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,500 (CHF 37) | CHF 134 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,300 (CHF 19) | CHF 151 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Kharagpur (India) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨360,000 (CHF 5,266) | CHF 28,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.69 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨652 (CHF 10) | CHF 81 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharagpur (India) is 18% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨48 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 21 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨194 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 5.84 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨1,100 (CHF 16) | CHF 5.61 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨238 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 2.83 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨20 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 4.21 | - 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 47 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharagpur (India) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨760 (CHF 11) | CHF 71 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨500 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (CHF 15) | CHF 100 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 4.84 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 6 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,790 (CHF 567) | CHF 526 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.43 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,500 (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨170 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 952 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kharagpur (India) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,739
(₨255,603)
in Kharagpur.
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