- Cost of Living
- India
- Switzerland
- Tiruchchirappalli
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨128 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 25 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨427 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨95 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 12 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.78 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 5.18 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 4.04 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨404 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨174 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 4.04 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 5.20 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 1.76 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,322 (CHF 20) | CHF 15 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.64 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (CHF 0.35) | CHF 2.85 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,813 (CHF 207) | CHF 3,513 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,378 (CHF 140) | CHF 2,538 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,919 (CHF 29) | CHF 161 | - 82% | |
| 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) | ₨1,337 (CHF 20) | CHF 47 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,155 (CHF 675) | CHF 858 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,000 (CHF 179) | CHF 164 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,100 (CHF 16) | CHF 18 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 32 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,753 (CHF 56) | CHF 131 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,598 (CHF 24) | CHF 56 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,729 (CHF 41) | CHF 134 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,488 (CHF 37) | CHF 151 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,056,050 (CHF 15,794) | CHF 28,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨63 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.69 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨703 (CHF 11) | CHF 81 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨236 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 21 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 30 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 140 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨336 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨221 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 6 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 2.83 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨160 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 4.05 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨162 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 46 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 70% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨788 (CHF 12) | CHF 74 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨343 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 37 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (CHF 7) | CHF 184 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,444 (CHF 22) | CHF 100 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨670 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨520 (CHF 8) | CHF 6 | + 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | CHF 614 | - | |
| 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 | ₨1,873 (CHF 28) | CHF 108 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,160 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 71% 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 2,913
(₨194,742)
in Tiruchchirappalli.
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