- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 291% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 291% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (₨1,801) | ₨417 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨968) | ₨267 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (₨1,015) | ₨142 | + 615% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (₨122) | ₨52 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (₨531) | ₨72 | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (₨288) | ₨40 | + 617% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (₨851) | ₨201 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (₨277) | ₨139 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.11 (₨223) | ₨25 | + 803% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.47 (₨177) | ₨121 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (₨1,143) | ₨831 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.45 (₨175) | ₨82 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (₨176) | ₨33 | + 441% | |
| Housing | + 382% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 382% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,909 (₨208,440) | ₨31,004 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,288 (₨163,927) | ₨21,308 | + 669% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 188 (₨13,465) | ₨4,411 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,871 (₨134,085) | ₨25,314 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,331 (₨95,398) | ₨15,654 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 159 (₨11,395) | ₨3,891 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (₨3,071) | ₨844 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (₨39,959) | ₨33,586 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (₨11,729) | ₨10,591 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (₨1,258) | ₨382 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (₨2,080) | ₨545 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (₨8,302) | ₨2,401 | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (₨3,673) | ₨2,707 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (₨9,558) | ₨3,722 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (₨13,443) | ₨2,923 | + 360% | |
| Transportation | + 194% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,419 (₨1,964,597) | ₨876,886 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (₨135) | ₨78 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (₨6,371) | ₨1,320 | + 383% | |
| Personal Care | + 269% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 269% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (₨1,069) | ₨136 | + 686% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (₨2,234) | ₨283 | + 689% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (₨8,706) | ₨1,544 | + 464% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.99 (₨429) | ₨255 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (₨338) | ₨177 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.48 (₨321) | ₨228 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.22 (₨231) | ₨132 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.46 (₨248) | ₨70 | + 253% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (₨3,152) | ₨278 | + 1035% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (₨5,370) | ₨1,197 | + 349% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (₨2,699) | ₨471 | + 473% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (₨9,463) | ₨1,987 | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (₨7,790) | ₨1,797 | + 333% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (₨1,224) | ₨643 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (₨377) | ₨195 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨486) | ₨206 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 491 (₨35,160) | ₨38,465 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (₨24) | ₨58 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (₨6,603) | ₨1,874 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨593) | ₨248 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 210% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 210% more expensive than in India
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