- Cost of Living
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- Tiruchchirappalli
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨194 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 25 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨285 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.75 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 5.18 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 4.04 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 4.04 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 5.20 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.76 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.40 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (CHF 0.48) | 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 204) | CHF 3,513 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,429 (CHF 139) | 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 125) | CHF 1,888 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (CHF 103) | 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 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨975 (CHF 14) | CHF 47 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨45,742 (CHF 673) | CHF 752 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 (CHF 199) | CHF 169 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 (CHF 11) | CHF 19 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 30 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 (CHF 47) | CHF 131 | - 64% | |
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 43) | CHF 134 | - 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (CHF 44) | CHF 151 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 (CHF 16,203) | CHF 28,000 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.69 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 (CHF 9) | CHF 81 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨245 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 37 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 21 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 140 | - 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 5.61 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 2.83 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 4.05 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 44 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 (CHF 15) | CHF 68 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 37 | - 86% | |
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 17 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (CHF 2.57) | 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 882) | CHF 526 | + 68% | |
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 2.06) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 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 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,781
(₨189,168)
in Tiruchchirappalli.
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