Cost of living in Switzerland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 325% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 325% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (₨2,392) | ₨384 | + 523% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (₨1,436) | ₨353 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (₨1,087) | ₨173 | + 528% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (₨160) | ₨58 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (₨737) | ₨85 | + 768% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.33 (₨394) | ₨47 | + 745% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (₨1,005) | ₨262 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.07 (₨370) | ₨164 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.50 (₨227) | ₨32 | + 617% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.12 (₨192) | ₨173 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (₨1,167) | ₨796 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.75 (₨249) | ₨98 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.68 (₨244) | ₨40 | + 513% | |
| Housing | + 464% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 464% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,746 (₨340,314) | ₨54,213 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,813 (₨255,516) | ₨33,306 | + 667% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (₨20,976) | ₨4,784 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,181 (₨198,158) | ₨33,154 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,591 (₨144,556) | ₨18,976 | + 662% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 125 (₨11,381) | ₨5,231 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (₨5,009) | ₨646 | + 675% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (₨42,850) | ₨31,090 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (₨10,010) | ₨11,916 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (₨1,799) | ₨571 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (₨2,810) | ₨578 | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (₨10,049) | ₨2,290 | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (₨5,721) | ₨2,801 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (₨10,998) | ₨4,377 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (₨17,321) | ₨3,238 | + 435% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 37,102 (₨3,370,674) | ₨1,723,340 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (₨169) | ₨105 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (₨7,182) | ₨910 | + 689% | |
| Personal Care | + 372% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 372% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (₨1,136) | ₨155 | + 631% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (₨2,395) | ₨289 | + 728% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (₨15,974) | ₨932 | + 1614% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (₨540) | ₨381 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.44 (₨404) | ₨204 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (₨476) | ₨288 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.09 (₨280) | ₨178 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (₨324) | ₨94 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (₨4,845) | ₨323 | + 1400% | |
| Entertainment | + 311% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 311% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 83 (₨7,501) | ₨1,414 | + 431% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (₨3,465) | ₨624 | + 456% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 125 (₨11,387) | ₨1,372 | + 730% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 127 (₨11,514) | ₨1,861 | + 519% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 (₨1,726) | ₨817 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (₨474) | ₨216 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨622) | ₨179 | + 247% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 702 (₨63,758) | ₨53,125 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (₨30) | ₨1.29 | + 2231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (₨8,020) | ₨1,478 | + 443% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (₨814) | ₨286 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 326% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 326% more expensive than in India
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