- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Malegaon, India compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 83% | |||
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Food in Malegaon (India) is 83% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨100 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 25 | - 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨150 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 13 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨80 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 12 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.75 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨48 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 5.18 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (CHF 0.44) | CHF 4.04 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨480 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 4.04 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨10 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 5.20 | - 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨60 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.76 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨90 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.40 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.85 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Malegaon (India) is 82% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,330 (CHF 299) | CHF 3,513 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (CHF 147) | CHF 2,538 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,000 (CHF 44) | CHF 161 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,000 (CHF 221) | CHF 1,888 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (CHF 74) | CHF 1,357 | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,000 (CHF 74) | CHF 81 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,000 (CHF 29) | CHF 47 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨24,000 (CHF 353) | CHF 752 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,000 (CHF 132) | CHF 169 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨120 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 19 | - 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 30 | - | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Malegaon (India) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,250 (CHF 18) | CHF 131 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,200 (CHF 47) | CHF 56 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (CHF 22) | CHF 134 | - 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,000 (CHF 15) | CHF 151 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in Malegaon (India) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨500,000 (CHF 7,351) | CHF 28,000 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.69 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨400 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 81 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Malegaon (India) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
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.) | ₨38 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 6 | - 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨25 (CHF 0.37) | CHF 5.61 | - 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨17 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 2.83 | - 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 4.05 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 44 | - | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Malegaon (India) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨400 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 68 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨200 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 37 | - 92% | |
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 | ₨600 (CHF 9) | CHF 100 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨140 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 17 | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 4.84 | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨90 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨24,999 (CHF 368) | CHF 526 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨75 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malegaon (India) is 77% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,575
(₨175,125)
in Malegaon.
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