- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Tiruchchirappalli
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨194 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 25 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨285 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.75 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨58 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 5.18 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 4.04 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.04 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 5.20 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 1.76 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.40 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 2.85 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 88% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,865 (CHF 203) | CHF 3,513 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,429 (CHF 138) | CHF 2,538 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,947 (CHF 43) | CHF 161 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,500 (CHF 124) | CHF 1,888 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (CHF 102) | CHF 1,357 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,500 (CHF 51) | CHF 81 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨975 (CHF 14) | CHF 47 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,742 (CHF 668) | CHF 746 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 (CHF 197) | CHF 184 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 31 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 (CHF 46) | CHF 131 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,003 (CHF 29) | CHF 56 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,894 (CHF 42) | CHF 134 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (CHF 43) | CHF 151 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 (CHF 16,101) | CHF 28,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.69 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 (CHF 9) | CHF 81 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨245 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 37 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 21 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 140 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 5.84 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 5.61 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.83 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 4.21 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 47 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 (CHF 15) | CHF 71 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 37 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨652 (CHF 10) | CHF 189 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,523 (CHF 22) | CHF 100 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨639 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨495 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨60,000 (CHF 877) | CHF 526 | + 67% | |
| 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 | ₨1,517 (CHF 22) | CHF 108 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,022 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 77% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,310
(₨158,082)
in Tiruchchirappalli.
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